Raijor Dal
Raijor Dal | |
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| President | Akhil Gogoi |
| Founder | Akhil Gogoi |
| Founded | 2 October 2020 |
| Headquarters | House No. 1, Near Modern High School, Mathgharia, Guwahati - 781020 |
| Ideology | Regionalism |
| ECI Status | State Party |
| Alliance | United Regional Front |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543
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| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245
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| Seats in Assam | 1 / 126
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| Website | |
| www | |
Raijor Dal (English: People's Party) is a regional political party from the Indian state of Assam. The formation of the party was the culmination of more than 15 years of struggle of its parent mass organization Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti(KMSS) for land rights, farmers rights, ecological conservation and protection of lives and livelihoods of the working classes of Assam. In the wake of the statewide Anti-CAA movement where KMSS and 70 other organizations played a leading role, Akhil Gogoi, the then Chief advisor of KMSS and many others were arrested under draconian laws like the UAPA by the ruling BJP government, A new party was proposed on 2nd October , 2020 (when Gogoi was still in jail) with an aim to overthrow the BJP from power in Assam and provide a progressive regional alternative to the people of the state. Later, Raijor Dal was formally launched on 8th January, 2021 at 1st Moran convention . The party's stated political ideology is progressive sub-nationalism which encapsulates ideas of federalism, equal rights self-reliance and scientific temper.
History[]
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti founder Akhil Gogoi, who as of 2 October 2020 lodged in jail for his position within the anti-CAA protest, has launched this new political party Raijor Dal with the help of 70 indigenous organisations of Assam.[1]
The party was officially announced by filmmaker Jahnu Baruah who had extended his support along with Assamese film actress Zerifa Wahid and lawyer Arup Borbora.[2][3]
The party is preparing pitch in the upcoming 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly election by intensifying anti-CAA protest apart from mounting pressure on the government to ensure release of Akhil Gogoi.[4]
Electoral Performance[]
For 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly election, Raijor Dal joined an alliance with Assam Jatiya Parishad an offshoot of All Assam Students Union and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad. According to the seat-sharing agreement, Assam Jatiya Parishad will contest on 68 seats, and Raijor Dal will contest on 29 seats of Assam.[5]
State Legislative Assembly Elections[]
| Election Year | Party leader | Seats contested | Seats won | Change in seats | Percentage of votes | Vote swing | Popular vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Election | Akhil Gogoi | 29 | 1 | |||||
| TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
References[]
- ^ "Assam: Jailed activist Akhil Gogoi's KMSS announces new political party ahead of elections". Scroll.in. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Jailed Akhil Gogoi's KMSS Launches New Party Ahead Of Assam Polls Next Year". NDTV. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "AIUDF meet approves alliance with Cong". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Assam: Raijor Dal on the doorstep". Assam Times. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Assam elections: AJP, Raijor Dal to fight as united regional front". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
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