Congress candidate from Silchar is BJP's dummy, says TMC leader Susmita Dev

Sushmita Dev, a Rajya Sabha MP and Trinamool Congress leader, contends that the Congress party in Assam is in disarray, with many members defecting to the BJP.

She asserts that Trinamool Congress is the only viable alternative to combat the BJP's influence in the region. Dev highlights the significance of minority-dominated seats like Karimganj and expresses her reluctance to contest in Silchar, where Trinamool's presence is seen as essential to prevent a BJP sweep.

Dev accuses the Congress of fielding dummy candidates in constituencies like Silchar and Barpeta, effectively aiding the BJP's cause. She emphasizes Trinamool's strategic decision to contest in areas where Congress has surrendered, aiming to provide a genuine opposition to the ruling party.

Dev underscores the grievances of the people of Barak Valley, citing unfulfilled promises by the BJP government regarding job opportunities, infrastructure development, and rising prices, which she believes will bolster Trinamool's electoral prospects in the region.