Assam Sees Massive Surge in BJP Membership

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that nearly 13 lakh people joined the BJP within the first week of a nationwide membership drive. The party aims to surpass last year's 18 lakh members. Sarma encouraged citizens to enrol via a missed call or manually in internet-scarce areas.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that almost 13 lakh people have joined the BJP in the state within one week of starting a nationwide membership drive.

Sarma stated that the party is on track to exceed last year's membership count of 18 lakh. Speaking at the state BJP headquarters, he noted that the drive includes both membership renewals and new enrollments, with 12.90 lakh members signed up since September 2.

Sarma urged citizens to become BJP members by giving a missed call to a designated number, and mentioned that the membership drive would continue until September 25. He also confirmed that manual forms would be used in areas without internet access to facilitate the process.

(With inputs from agencies.)