Archive · 26 Jan 2026
BJP's internal rift in Hojai ahead of polls
In Hojai, Assam, the BJP is having a disagreement about who should be the candidate for the upcoming elections.
Many leaders want to be chosen, including the current MLA, Ramkrishna Ghosh, and former MLA, Shiladitya Dev.
Some people in the party are not happy with how things are being done, and there are reports that the current MLA has not done enough to help the area.
The MLA says these claims are not true and that he welcomes good criticism.
People are watching to see what happens next, as the decision could cause more problems within the party.
BJP leaders in Hojai are competing for the party nomination for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections.
Key contenders include sitting MLA Ramkrishna Ghosh, former MLA Shiladitya Dev, and other party leaders.
Internal divisions within the BJP are evident, with separate camps supporting different leaders.
MLA Ramkrishna Ghosh denies allegations of poor development work and expresses disappointment over negative criticism.
Political analysts believe that nominating the sitting MLA could intensify internal differences within the party.
- Who
- BJP leaders in Hojai district, including Ramkrishna Ghosh, Shiladitya Dev, Anup Dev, Uttam Das, and Arjun Mazumdar
- What
- Internal rift within the BJP over the nomination for the Hojai Legislative Assembly Constituency
- When
- Ahead of the approaching Assam Legislative Assembly elections
- Where
- Hojai district, Assam
- Why
- Intense competition and speculation over who will get the party nomination
- Location
- Hojai, Assam
- Contenders
- Ramkrishna Ghosh, Shiladitya Dev, Anup Dev, Uttam Das, Arjun Mazumdar
- Issue
- Party nomination for Hojai Legislative Assembly Constituency
- Election Timing
- Approaching Assam Legislative Assembly elections
- MLA's Response
- Denies allegations of poor development work, expresses disappointment over negative criticism