Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Union Minister Margherita Rallies Support in Jorhat, Criticizes Opposition Alliance
A government minister named Pabitra Margherita visited a place called Jorhat in Assam.
He brought many people from other parties, like Congress, to join his party, the BJP.
He told everyone that the other political groups trying to work together are not new and are like a 'Lily Party' because they always meet at the same place before elections.
He believes people have not supported them before and won't this time.
The minister also mentioned that his party is doing well, even winning recent local elections in the area.
He also said that everyone wants justice for a famous person named Zubeen Garg, and the investigation is going well.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, visited the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency to boost BJP's outreach.
Over a hundred individuals from the Congress and other groups joined the BJP in Margherita's presence.
Margherita criticized the opposition alliance, dubbing it the 'Lily Party' and labeling their unity efforts as repetitive.
The visit is part of BJP's intensified campaign ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, focusing on an Opposition-held seat.
Margherita also commented on the ongoing investigation into Zubeen Garg's death, expressing a desire for justice and awaiting the judiciary's decision.
- Who
- Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita; Congress members and other organizations; Opposition alliance ('Lily Party')
- What
- Minister Margherita visited Jorhat, held a public meeting, welcomed defectors to the BJP, and criticized the opposition alliance. He also commented on the investigation into the death of Zubeen Garg.
- When
- Monday (prior to November 17)
- Where
- Mariani, Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency, Assam
- Why
- To intensify BJP's outreach, bolster organizational presence, address public grievances, and counter opposition efforts ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita (BJP)
Opposition Alliance ('Lily Party')
Alliance Nature
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita (BJP)
Margherita criticizes the opposition alliance, referring to it as the 'Lily Party' and calling their unity efforts repetitive and predictable, suggesting they have been rejected by voters before.
Opposition Alliance ('Lily Party')
The opposition alliance is attempting to consolidate its position and regroup for upcoming elections.
Electoral Prospects
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita (BJP)
Margherita highlights BJP's recent successes in Panchayat elections within the Jorhat constituency and expresses confidence in winning upcoming elections, attributing this to the presence of BJP governments at the center and state.
Opposition Alliance ('Lily Party')
The opposition alliance faces challenges and has been previously rejected by voters, according to the Minister.
- Union Minister
- Pabitra Margherita (MoS for External Affairs)
- Constituency
- Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency
- Event
- Political outreach and public meeting in Mariani
- Date
- Monday (prior to November 17)
- Key Development
- Over a hundred people joined BJP
- Minister's Remark on Opposition
- Dubbed alliance the 'Lily Party'
- Electoral Context
- Build-up to 2026 Assam Assembly elections
