BJP Names Two From Eastern Assam As RS Poll Candidates The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the names of two candidates from eastern Assam for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. The party has chosen Himanta Biswa Sarma, a prominent leader and former Minister of Health and Family Welfare in the State government, and Bhubaneswar Kalita, a sitting MP from Jorhat constituency. Sarma is known for his strong organisational skills and has played a key role in the BJP's expansion in Assam. He was instrumental in the party's success in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and has been a vocal supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party hopes that his popularity will help them secure at least one seat from the eastern region. Kalita, on the other hand, is a seasoned politician with extensive experience in grassroots politics. He was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1999 and has since then retained his seat five times. His vast network of contacts in rural areas is expected to be an asset for the party in the upcoming polls. The announcement comes as the party gears up for the Rajya Sabha election, which is scheduled to take place on June 10. The party is keen to make a strong showing in the eastern region, where it has traditionally been weak. With Sarma and Kalita at the helm, BJP hopes to make significant gains and increase its presence in the region. The party's decision to field candidates from eastern Assam is seen as a strategic move to expand its influence in the region. The area has traditionally been a stronghold of the Congress party, but the BJP sees an opportunity to tap into the growing discontent among voters against the ruling government. The announcement has set off a buzz in political circles, with many predictin...#BJP #Congress #Assam #Narendra_Modi #Rajya_Sabha #Lok_Sabha #Himanta_Biswa_Sarma #Bhubaneswar_Kalita
