HT Correspondent
DONGKAMUKAM, Dec 4: In a significant political manoeuvre ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a mass joining programme on Thursday at Amtuk Apam village, a remote and underdeveloped area under the Amreng Member of Autonomous Council (MAC) constituency in West Karbi Anglong.
The village, located about 44 km from Dongkamukam, is marked by dusty, barely motorable kutcha roads that make access difficult even for motorcycles.
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Eight thinly populated hilltop villages, traditionally strongholds of the All Party Hills Leaders Conference (APHLC) and the Congress, witnessed a major shift as 250 voters switched allegiance to the BJP.
The event underscored the severe lack of basic infrastructure in the region, with villagers struggling due to the absence of proper connecting roads. The visit by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) leaders was aimed at reassuring residents of development ahead of the Assembly elections.
Attending as chief guest, Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of KAAC, addressed the gathering and pledged a series of essential development works to be taken up after next year’s MLA election.
The commitments include construction of schools, establishment of Rongker sheds (traditional community spaces), building bridges over the Am-I River, construction of an open stage, setting up a medical centre and developing motorable roads.
CEM Ronghang urged villagers to remain patient for at least another five to six months, assuring them that “cent per cent development will take place after the Assembly election.”
He also cautioned the newly joined members and villagers against the Opposition, stating that rival leaders are likely to intensify their efforts as the election approaches and could resort to “mispropaganda” to mislead the public.
He appealed to residents not to pay attention to the Opposition’s agenda or misinformation.
The joining programme was also attended by KAAC Executive Member and MAC Rina Terangpi, MACs Pawan Kr Ray and Heading Rongphar, the Board Chairman of KAAC and other local leaders.
