Ruling BJP sweeps municipal body polls in Assam

The ruling BJP has swept the municipal bodies polls in Assam.

Elections were held last Sunday. BJP won 75 boards while its ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) wrested 2. Congress managed to win one board and independents begged two boards.

Prime minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Gratitude to the people of Assam for blessing BJP and our allies in the recently concluded municipal elections. This shows their faith in our Party’s development agenda. I applaud our hardworking Karyakartas for their efforts and service among people.

"@BJP4Assam”, Union Home minister, Amit Shah tweeted, “The landslide victory in Assam municipal elections reflects people’s unwavering trust in PM @narendramodi led BJP’s politics of development. Grateful to the people of Assam for their continued support. Congratulations to CM @himantabiswa, @Bhabesh_KalitaR, @BJP4Assam& our ally.”

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “The grand victory of @BJP4Assam in the #AssamMunicipalElection reflects the trust of all sections of the society in Adarniya PM Shri @narendramodi ji's vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas & Sabka Prayaas. Grateful to the people for this massive mandate.”

He added, “I bow my head in gratitude to the people of Assam for the thumping victory of candidates from @BJP4Assam & its allies in the municipal elections. The victory reflects the public trust on our alliance guided by the visionary leadership of Adarniya PM Shri @narendramodi ji.”