Guwahati : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the reported realignment of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members in the Rajya Sabha would significantly strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), describing the development as politically consequential at the national level.

Reacting to reports that a section of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs may merge with the BJP, Sarma said the move would “add a lot of strength” to the ruling party, underlining the importance of strategic alignments and internal cohesion in shaping parliamentary dynamics.

Separately, commenting on the reported 91.91 per cent voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections, the Chief Minister said the high participation reflects a strong public appetite for political change in the state.

“The public has voted in large numbers for change and to form a BJP government in West Bengal. We will win 110 seats in the first phase itself, and overall, the BJP will form the government by winning around 200 seats,” he asserted.

Sarma’s remarks come amid heightened political activity across states, with parties recalibrating strategies and alliances ahead of key electoral contests.