Chief Minister Addresses Victory Rally at Lahorighat
By Dalim Phukan
Morigaon/Assam, Nov 9 : Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Lahorighat in Morigaon district on Sunday on the occasion of a victory celebration following the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election.
Addressing a massive public meeting at Tinichukia in Lahorighat, the Chief Minister announced that the promises made to the people of Lahorighat before the election would be fulfilled. He had earlier assured the people that he would visit the constituency and interact with them after the election victory.
In keeping with his commitment, Chief Minister Sarma arrived at Tinichukia by helicopter. Considerable enthusiasm was witnessed in the area as thousands of people gathered to accord him a warm and enthusiastic welcome. More than 10,000 people reportedly attended the programme, making the victory celebration a major public gathering that generated considerable discussion in the political circles of Lahorighat.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the BJP government was committed to resolving all the basic problems of the Lahorighat constituency. He urged the people to take up their demands and development-related issues through Nagaon MP Devasish Sharma.
Referring to the Congress MLA of Lahorighat, the Chief Minister made a sharp personal remark, calling him “mad”. He appealed to the minority community to reject the Congress legislator and work towards the development of Lahorighat through MP Devasish Sharma.
The Chief Minister also assured the people that all eligible beneficiaries in Lahorighat would be covered under the Orunodoi scheme. He further announced assurances regarding the establishment of a Science College and a Fire and Emergency Services station in the constituency.
