(CM Sarma addresses election rally at Dotma)
KOKRAJHAR, MAY 1: The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and people cutting across the communities in Bodoland region, recalled contributions and dedication of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, former president of ABSU,on his 34th death anniversary at his burial place, Thulungapuri, Dotma in Kokrajhar district on Wednesday.
As part of the programme, Dipen Boro, ABSU president hoisted the students union flag at half mast while former ABSU president and present cabinet minister, Urkhao Gwra Brahma paid floral tribute to Bodofa at his tomb and former general secretary of the ABSU and MLA of Kokrajhar East LAC, Lawrence Islary offered floral tribute at his statue.
The chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Region, Pramod Boro, Assam Assembly speaker, Biswajit Daimary,
NDA alliance candidate for Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency, Joyanta Basumatary also paid homage to Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma.
On the other hand, a huge election campaign for the UPPL candidate supported by NDA, Joyanta Basumatary was held Dotma HS School playground today where several thousands of people cutting across the communities thronged to witness the NDA meeting.
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, in his speech said there was no Lotus in Kokrajhar but Tractor exists here which means that Lotus is Tractor and tractor is lotus.
“We must ensure that Narendra Modi would be the next Prime Minister of the country for the 3rd consecutive term and thus the countrymen are going to cast vote to NDA. We must realize that supporting the NDA means to make Modi the Prime Minister of the country but when casting vote to I.N.D.I.A you will see that nobody is there for the face of Prime Minister”.
He also said the the plaugh kit (BPF’S symbol) had become useless and it is neither in Kokrajhar nor Dispur and Delhi and thus there is no valid meaning to support to them.
BTC witnesses peace and security after Pramod Boro becomes CEM of BTC as he has brought all the militants back home and restored the peaceful atmosphere in the region, he said adding that over 4,000 militants have returned home and makes an end of gun culture, killings and violence. The time of seeking vote at gun point has also gone, he said added the politics of distributing thread, blanket, lungi and umbrella is no more.
He assured Orunodoi scheme to all families in Dotma and promised that he will not be able to deceive the masses time day because this is the day of Bodofa UN Brahma’s death anniversary. He also assured jobs to 1 lakh youths without any penny and 50,000 more jobs this year itself. Interview for 3rd and 4th grade for another 50,000 youths would be taken by September and October next to reduce the burden of 10 lakh unemployed youths in the state. He also ensured financial assistance to youths who are not getting government job to open business for livelihood.
Rs.10,000 to each woman would be given after election under Lakhpati Baideo scheme, which would be increased to Rs. 25,000 to every beneficiary, he said adding that the students will also be given monetary support, those who have not got PMAY houses, the Geo tagging for PMAY houses would be made themselves (beneficiaries) so that no one could act fraudulent.
CEM of Bodoland Territorial Region, Pramod Boro said that the people in Bodoland region chosen the NDA alliance,and accordingly coming forward to extend their support to the NDA alliance back candidate Joyanta Basumatary in Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency.He said that NDA candidate Joyanta Basumatary is getting last laugh from Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency.
The meeting was also addressed by Ministers- UG Brahma and Ashok Singhal.