HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Jan 17: Senior BJP leader Aparajita Bhuyan recently said women have emerged as one of the strongest pillars of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s organisational structure in Assam, while underlining the need for greater representation of women in decision-making positions.
Bhuyan, who is a state vice-president of the BJP in Assam and a former state president of the BJP Mahila Morcha, reflected on the growing participation of women in the party and the broader issue of women’s development in the state.
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She said that over the years, women have moved from being passive supporters to active organisers within the BJP.
According to her, women workers are now visible at every level of the organisation in Assam, from booth management to campaign planning, and have played a key role in strengthening the party’s grassroots presence.
Highlighting the role of the BJP Mahila Morcha, Bhuyan said women leaders and workers have been instrumental in connecting government welfare schemes with beneficiaries at the ground level.
She noted that women often become the first point of contact for families on issues related to health, education and social security, which helps build trust and effective outreach.
“Women understand the everyday concerns of households, and that gives them an advantage in public engagement,” she said, adding that people tend to listen when women explain policies because of this trust.
However, Bhuyan acknowledged that challenges remain. She pointed out that despite women carrying significant organisational responsibilities during elections and programmes, their representation in legislatures and key decision-making bodies is still limited.
“There is a need to continuously work towards increasing women’s presence in formal power structures,” she said.
Speaking on women’s development in Assam, Bhuyan stressed that political empowerment must go hand in hand with social and economic progress.
She identified education, skill development and safety as areas requiring sustained focus, adding that confidence and economic independence naturally encourage women’s participation in public life.
She said initiatives such as the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan have significantly motivated women across Assam and helped nurture a new generation of confident and vocal women leaders. According to her, the BJP’s emphasis on women’s mobilisation at the local level often lays the foundation for higher leadership roles.
Reflecting on her own role, Bhuyan said she views herself as a bridge between grassroots women workers and the party leadership, ensuring that voices from the ground reach the organisation and policies reach the people.
She added that the BJP in Assam will continue to rely on women as a central force in its organisational and political strategy, describing them as partners in the state’s political journey.
Bhuyan also acknowledged the support of chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP president Dilip Saikia towards promoting women’s empowerment within the party.
