Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi alleged that the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government was running an authoritarian regime and claimed that the upcoming Assembly elections in the state would be a battle between the people and the 'raja' (ruler).
He claimed that people's right to criticise, a crucial element in a democracy, was being taken away by the BJP-led coalition government.
Identity, development will be focus of Assam polls: CM Himanta
"This election will be between the people of Assam and the raja (ruler)," Mr. Gogoi said on Friday (January 2, 2025) while addressing a 'Gana Abhibarthan' (mass convention) organised by the Dibrugarh District Citizens' Forum here as the state gets into poll mode.
Assembly elections are likely to be held in March-April.
