As Assam readies for the final phase of polling in the remaining four Lok Sabha seats in Western Assam and Guwahati, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma is actively engaging with the electorate, addressing multiple public meetings daily. Acknowledging the crucial role of Muslim voters in these constituencies, the CM boldly asserts that half of the State’s Muslim electorate has thrown their support behind the BJP in the concluded polling.
CM Himanta candidly shared his observations with reporters, stating, “We did not expect all Muslim voters to vote for us but 50 per cent of them have realised that whatever I have been saying is for their good.”
In the forthcoming third phase, constituencies like Barpeta and Dhubri remain focal points due to their unique demographic compositions. CM Himanta highlighted the strategic alliance with AGP, particularly significant in regions with a significant Muslim population.
Highlighting the potential significance of this electoral shift, the Assam CM shed light on the perceptible change in the mindset of Muslims over the past decade, citing a growing positive sentiment towards the BJP.
Simultaneously, CM Himanta unveiled ambitious government initiatives aimed at tackling unemployment. He announces plans for interviews for 50,000 the State Government positions, prioritising families without any employed members.
CM Himanta asserted, “This time, we will give priority to those families where not even a single person has a job.” He further adds, “We have undertaken a special policy so that two to three jobs do not go to one family. Applicants from those families, which do not have jobs, will get 10 marks extra during the interview for the State Government jobs.”
Besides, the CM highlighted the completion of the recruitment of one lakh youths without any irregularities, affirming, “There should be at least one job in every family and that’s why these 10 extra marks.” Additionally, he unveiled the Atmanirbhar Assam scheme, offering financial support for entrepreneurial ventures, with a particular focus on unemployed youths. “Small business can be started with this sum of Rs 2 lakh,” announced the CM in a public meeting.
