HT Bureau
JORHAT, Jan 7: A press conference on the Congress party’s “People’s Manifesto–2026” was held on Wednesday at the Jorhat Press Club, focusing on four key issues affecting the state.
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi raised serious allegations, claiming that the names of many indigenous voters who did not vote for the BJP have been removed from the voter list, while names of outsider voters have been included. He called such practices a threat to the democratic system. Gogoi further alleged that even within the BJP, discussions are ongoing regarding the deletion of anti-BJP voters’ names and questioned whether the Central Election Commission would demand evidence from the party regarding these claims.
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Gogoi also addressed the issue of justice for Zubeen Garg, stating that the government has failed to deliver justice, forcing the family to seek legal assistance directly. He said this reflects the government’s overall approach toward law and order.
On industrial development, Gogoi accused the government of neglecting agricultural industries, asserting that while the administration talks about industrialisation, it does not take steps in the interest of farmers. In contrast, he alleged, the government acts swiftly when dealing with coal mafias and stone-sand mafias.
Regarding women’s safety, Gogoi criticised the BJP for limiting its efforts to announcing schemes rather than ensuring actual security. At the press conference, he reiterated the slogan, “Save the community, save the land, save the vote.”
He emphasised that the vision for Assam envisioned by the late Tarun Gogoi must reach every village and hamlet. Noting feedback from women voters, he highlighted that they seek opportunities for self-employment in addition to welfare schemes. Gogoi assured that good news for the women of Assam will be included in the election manifesto and indicated that the party may announce its candidate list by the end of January.
