Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi starts two-day tour of poll-bound Assam
He chairs the grand old party’s screening committee. He interacted with the party’s block level workers before finalizing the candidate list for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam.
Senior Congress observer Bhupesh Baghel and Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar attended the party workers’ meeting.
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi began her two-day tour by visiting the revered Kamakhya temple in Guwahati.
While Priyanka Gandhi refrained from making any political statements at the revered Shaktipeeth, glimpses of her visit to the Kamakhya temple immediately went viral on social media, where she was seen sharing a lighter moment with a Sadhu who, among others, blessed her by saying that Gandhi would soon become the prime minister.
The Sadhu was seen saying, “Hamara beti sal Pradhan Mantri Banega” while placing his hands on Priyanka’s head.
On Wednesday, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi said Gandhi will finalize the names of party candidates for the Assam elections along with other members of the screening committee. Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita told Witnessing the ‘New Assam’ Perhaps an itinerary could help highlight the stark contrast between Congress-era stagnation and Assam’s transformation under BJP rule, a project that was once met with skepticism and disdain from the Congress, with questions emerging about whether Assam has the talent for such an industry.
He added: “Engage with Assam’s youth and hear first-hand how more than 1.5 lakh jobs have been created in the last five years, reviving confidence and opportunity after decades when Congress regimes were notorious for operating “job markets” rather than creating transparent employment opportunities. Talk to families in Assam and experience the peace returning to the state after decades marked by Congress-era insurgency and fear. Visit tea gardens and meet 3.5 lakh tea garden families. 200 years old.” After waiting, 850 gardens are finally given land ownership.”
