Party united for Assam’s interest: Gaurav Gogoi
KRC TIMES Assam Bureau
Guwahati : Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday dismissed speculation of internal dissent within the party following the release of its second list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that the organisation remains united.
Speaking to reporters after arriving in Tezpur on Sunday night, Gogoi said the party leadership has not received any resignation letters from senior leaders and maintained that internal discussions are a normal part of the political process.
“No resignation letter from any senior Congress leader has been received by us. In the larger interest of Assam, everyone must remain united. There is no rebellion within the Congress. In fact, enthusiasm among the people has only increased after the announcement of the candidate list,” Gogoi said.
He added that discussions were still underway within the party regarding the finalisation of the remaining candidates for the forthcoming elections.
Gogoi’s remarks came amid reports of discontent within the state unit of the Indian National Congress after the party announced its second list of nominees. Speculation of unrest within the party ranks intensified after senior Congress leader Praneshwar Basumatary resigned from the party soon after the list was made public.
During his visit to Tezpur, Gogoi met party workers and supporters who gathered in large numbers to greet him. More than a hundred Congress workers assembled at a local hotel to interact with the senior leader and discuss organisational matters related to the upcoming polls.
Party sources said the meeting focused on strengthening grassroots mobilisation and improving coordination among party workers ahead of the elections. Gogoi also interacted with local leaders and emphasised the need for unity within the organisation as the party prepares for the electoral contest.
Despite reports of dissent following the candidate announcement, the APCC chief reiterated that the party remains focused on consolidating support across Assam and preparing for the elections.He expressed confidence that the Congress would move forward collectively as discussions continue within the party regarding the finalisation of its candidate list.
