Assam politics took a big turn in a special program organized in Guwahati on Friday, when around 500 leaders and workers joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC). TMC MP Sushmita Dev and Assam TMC president Raman Borthakur were present on the occasion. The joining of leaders from several parties, including Congress, Assam Gana Parishad (AGP), Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), and BJP into TMC signals a major change in the politics of the state.
Sushmita Dev gave the reason for the leaders’ decision
Talking about the leaders who joined TMC, Sushmita Dev said that they were being ignored in their parties. He said:
“TMC is a party of grassroots workers. Our aim is to build a strong team in Assam. When Congress fights against BJP, BJP wins. But when the fight is with regional parties like TMC, DMK, or Samajwadi Party, BJP loses.”
Sushmita urged the people of Assam to give priority to regional parties rather than national parties.
TMC’s expansion in Assam: Alarm bells for BJP
TMC, which has been dominant in Bengal politics till now, is trying its best to strengthen its roots in Assam too.
- The joining of leaders from various 17-18 communities in TMC is an indication that the party is preparing to emerge as a strong alternative in the state.
- This could become a new challenge for the BJP under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Why is the new challenge important for BJP?
TMC’s expansion in Assam is a new strategic challenge for the BJP.
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, who strengthened the BJP’s position in Assam, will now have to deal with the growing influence of TMC.
- TMC has indicated that its focus is on forming an alliance against the BJP in Assam and preparing an effective election strategy.
TMC’s increasing influence in Assam: Will the political picture change?
TMC’s entry into Assam is not limited to electoral politics only.
- Party leaders have claimed that they are working to emerge as a strong alternative in opposition to the BJP.
- The participation of a large number of leaders and workers is proof that the popularity of the party is increasing.
Will Mamata Banerjee’s strategy work?
The strategy adopted by TMC chief Mamata Banerjee for the party’s expansion in Assam has become a matter of concern for the BJP.
- Amidst the weakening of Congress in Assam and the strengthening of BJP’s support base, TMC is trying to make its place in regional politics.
- If TMC is successful, it will signal a major change in Assam politics.
Conclusion: Possible changes in Assam politics
The addition of 500 leaders and workers by TMC in Assam can bring a big change in the politics of the state.
- For BJP this is a strategic challenge, while for Congress and other parties it is a sign that TMC’s penetration in regional politics is getting stronger.
- How much this step of Mamata Banerjee’s party changes the political picture of Assam, it will become clear in the coming days.
