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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Assam, the election bugle has not even sounded properly and the discussions have intensified in the political circles. Every leader dreams of getting a ticket from his party and going among the public. But for those seeking Congress tickets in Assam, the journey is going to be a bit expensive this time. The latest news is that every candidate applying for Assam elections will have to make a ‘small’ payment of ₹50,000 from his own pocket.
What is this ’50 thousand’ plan of Congress?
The process of ticket screening in politics is already quite difficult, but Assam Congress has given it a new twist. The party says that those who want to join the race for election ticket will have to deposit an amount of ₹ 50,000 as application fee or donation. Although this decision is being seen within the party as a way to strengthen the organization and collect funds, there is a mixed reaction to it among the workers on the ground.
Priyanka Gandhi’s keen eye
The surprising thing is not that money is being asked for, but the discussion is that Priyanka Gandhi herself is keeping an eye on this entire process and the screening committee. His presence clearly means that the party is in no mood to give place to ‘light’ candidates this time. Priyanka Gandhi and the screening committee want to ensure that only those who can not only support the party financially but also have the ability to win enter the fray.
What do the workers say?
An amount of Rs 50,000 is not small for a common worker. In such a situation, it is reasonable to raise the question whether contesting elections is now only the job of the rich? A section of the party’s supporters believe that with this only serious candidates will come forward and the meaningless crowd will be reduced. At the same time, some old loyalists are also a little disappointed that perhaps the cost of their struggle is now being measured in rupees.
political multiplication
The politics of Assam is at a very interesting juncture at this time. Congress is making bold moves to give a tough fight to BJP. Priyanka Gandhi’s direct intervention indicates that Congress is not taking Assam lightly. Collecting money may be an administrative compulsion, but the real challenge will be to win the trust of the public.
Now it remains to be seen how many ‘strong’ soldiers Congress gets with the deadline of 15th January and this condition of Rs 50,000. In the electoral arena, votes are more important than just notes, and the real battle for that is about to begin.