Congress, March 29: Political tensions have intensified in Assam’s South Karimganj Assembly constituency after a section of leaders and workers from the Trinamool Congress shifted allegiance to the Indian National Congress, citing dissatisfaction over candidate selection.
The development followed discontent among supporters of local TMC leader Abdul Sattar, who had reportedly sought the party ticket from the constituency. The ticket, however, was awarded to Aziz Khan, triggering unrest within a section of the party’s local unit.
In the aftermath, Sattar resigned from the Trinamool Congress and joined the Congress, accompanied by more than 100 party workers and supporters. The move is being seen as a significant shift in local political dynamics ahead of the elections.
Prior to formally joining the Congress, the group staged a symbolic protest in the Binodini area, where TMC flags were thrown into a pond. The site was later marked with Congress flags and the party’s hand symbol, signalling their change in political allegiance.
The episode has added a new layer of contestation in the constituency, as parties step up campaign efforts in the run-up to the polls.
