After 15 years, Tarun Gogoi has been replaced by BJP in Assam and the masterstroke of Amit Shah to portray Sarbananda Sonowal as the CM candidate and joining hands with AGP has provided the benefits. Below are the seven reasons why BJP won this Assam election.
1. Corruption-ridden Governance of the Congress
BJP promised a corruption-free government in the state if it comes to power. We all know how good is Congress !
2. The wave of parivartan
BJP's call for change worked on its favour. Government promised change in all areas including economic development, reducing unemployment, flood control and so on.
3. Anti-incumbency against Gogoi
Even before exit poll results were revealed, the anti-incumbency factor against the present Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi played a crucial factor.
4. The traditional Vote bank of Congress never worked
Assam usually has large number of Muslim votes. But this time, the party’s vote-bank politics didn’t work in its favour and helped the BJP sweep the polls.
5. 'Jati, Mati Aaru Bheti'slogan worked like a magic
During Poll campaigns, BJP used this slogan and it worked like a charm
6. Himanta Factor
Also the powerful leader in Congress, Himanta Biswa Sarma joining BJP was also one o fthe main reasons. He is a very good strategist.
7. Young Assamese voters rejected dynastic politics
Congress continues its obsession with Gandhi Family and this never went well with Assam people.
