Assam BJP Presidency: Countdown to the Unveiling

The new BJP President for Assam is set to be announced by Thursday evening, as the nomination process concludes. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the timeline, while the current president, Bhabesh Kalita, will step down. Leaders anticipate a unanimous candidate selection.

As the suspense builds in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that the new state BJP president's name will be revealed by Thursday evening at 7 PM. This announcement comes amid heightened interest as the current president, Rangia MLA Bhabesh Kalita, who took charge in June 2021, prepares to step down.

Sarma noted that the next state president will not contest in the upcoming Assembly elections, keeping specific details under wraps. Meanwhile, the BJP's state spokesperson, Dewan Dhruba Jyoti Maral, mentioned that the nomination filing process will finalize at 7 PM, setting the stage for the party's decision.

With party in-charge Harish Dwivedi overseeing the process, a decision is anticipated soon. Central leaders like Sambit Patra and Sunil Bansal have already arrived, while Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is set to arrive as the central observer, tasked with ensuring a smooth election process. Even if a sole candidate emerges, the official announcement will follow on Friday.

(With inputs from agencies.)