Silchar : Amid murmurs of dissent following the announcement of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, senior BJP leader and Cabinet Minister Kaushik Rai has dismissed reports of infighting within the party in Cachar district, asserting that the organisation remains united and focused on electoral victory.

Addressing concerns over denial of tickets to several leaders-including sitting MLAs Dipayan Chakraborty, Mihir Kanti Shome, and Nihar Ranjan Das-Rai maintained that internal differences were being addressed through dialogue and would be resolved soon.

“I am in regular communication with those who could not secure tickets. We are hopeful that any difficulties or differences will be sorted out shortly, and the BJP will contest with full strength to ensure victory across the district,” Rai said, downplaying speculation of unrest within the party ranks.

However, the developments surrounding Das have added a new dimension to the situation. Within hours of the candidate list being announced on Thursday, Das resigned from the BJP and is now reportedly preparing to contest as an independent candidate from the Dholai constituency.

Despite this, Rai reiterated that such developments should not be seen as indicative of a larger rift, expressing confidence that the party’s organisational cohesion would hold as the election approaches.

The minister also expressed gratitude to the BJP’s central and state leadership for reposing faith in him. He confirmed that he would once again contest from the Lakhipur constituency on a BJP ticket, and voiced confidence that the party would retain its stronghold across the Barak Valley region.

The episode highlights the delicate balancing act within political parties during candidate selection, where local aspirations often collide with broader electoral strategies. While the BJP leadership projects unity, the coming days will be crucial in determining how effectively it manages dissent and consolidates support ahead of the high-stakes Assembly polls.