Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Leads BJP Membership Drive and Supports Entrepreneurs
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 53 lakh people have joined the BJP in Assam, achieving 85% of their target. He stated, “So far we have been able to enrol 53 lakh members, and we have achieved 85 per cent of our target. As of now, Assam is the number one state across the country that achieved 85 per cent of its target. In 71 Assembly constituencies of the state, we have enrolled more than 40,000 members in each constituency.”
On Monday, CM Sarma visited the state BJP headquarters in Guwahati and participated in a review meeting with the state BJP leadership on the party’s membership drive. He expressed hope that the state unit of the BJP will be able to enrol 40,000 members in 90 assembly constituencies by October 9. “We can touch 56-57 lakh members in the state in the coming days,” CM Sarma said.
In a post on X on September 29, CM Biswa said, “As of today 71 constituencies vs 69 yesterday, have now enrolled 40K+ members. The pace at which Assam is breaking records at #BJPSadasyata2024 is exceptional. Kudos to all our Karyakartas.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched BJP’s 2024 membership drive by renewing his membership on September 2. The new membership drive was launched in New Delhi with PM Modi getting the certificate for the renewal of his membership from BJP president JP Nadda.
Meanwhile, the Assam government on Monday transferred Rs 510 crore to the bank accounts of 25,000 entrepreneurs under the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA). In a post on X, CM Sarma said, “Gives me joy to share that today we have transferred Rs510cr to the bank accounts of 25,000 entrepreneurs under the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA). This will give wings to the aspirations of our citizens and harness their entrepreneurial energy.”
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Assam -: Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India, known for its tea gardens and rich culture.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal in a school but for the whole state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam, a leader who helps make important decisions for the state.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, one of the major political parties in India.
Membership Drive -: A membership drive is an effort to get more people to join a group or organization, like a club or a party.
Entrepreneurs -: Entrepreneurs are people who start and run their own businesses, like shop owners or people who make and sell things.
53 lakh -: 53 lakh means 5.3 million, which is a way to count large numbers in India.
Constituencies -: Constituencies are areas that elect a representative to a legislative body, like a classroom electing a class monitor.
Rs 510 crore -: Rs 510 crore is a large amount of money, where 1 crore equals 10 million rupees.
Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan -: Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan is a program by the Assam government to help local businesses become self-reliant, meaning they can support themselves without needing help from others.
