Fake scholarship forms with PM, CM images given by BJP Assam

Guwahati: In Assam, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finds itself embroiled in controversy as news of allegedly distributing ‘fake’ scholarship forms emerges.

These ‘fake’ scholarship forms have pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

These forms distributed by the BJP claim to be sponsored by the Assam government.

However, these forms do not bear any government mark.

Distribution of such ‘fake’ scholarship forms have raised questions about compliance with the model code of conduct (MCC) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

The BJP in Assam, under the leadership of chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has been actively campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state.

Opposition parties in Assam have accused the BJP of using government-sponsored initiatives as a means to influence voters and garner electoral support.

They argue that such actions violate the MCC, which prohibits political parties from exploiting government schemes for electoral gains during election period.

It prohibits parties from engaging in activities that could unduly influence voters or give them an unfair advantage.

The distribution of ‘fake’ scholarship forms bearing the images of political leaders raises questions about the BJP’s adherence to the principles of fairness and transparency in the electoral process.

The ECI, tasked with overseeing the conduct of elections in the country, is expected to take cognizance of the matter and investigate whether the distribution of these forms constitutes a violation of the MCC.

Congress candidate for Guwahati Lok Sabha seat in Assam Mira Borthakur Goswami has leveled allegations against the ruling BJP in the state.
Congress candidate Mira Borthakur Goswami has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Assam government is distributing ‘fake’ Orunodoi scheme forms to village women to get votes.
Addressing a public gathering at Boko’s Shantipur in Assam’s Kamrup district, Goswami asserted that BJP leaders and supporters were allegedly circulating forms related to the Orunodoi scheme.
She claimed that the forms featured prominent images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP logo, aimed at influencing village women to vote for the saffron party.
In her address, Goswami cited the alleged failure to address key issues such as the closure of village schools, permission to open liquor shops in rural areas, and lack of healthcare, education, Garo language teachers, etc. Appealed to the people to reject the present BJP government. , and road infrastructure.
He criticized the sitting BJP MP from Assam’s Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency – Malika Oja – for “living a lavish lifestyle in Delhi” after the elections and pitted people’s interests against the saffron party’s candidate Bijuli Kalita Medhi. Accused of neglect.
It should be noted that polling for Guwahati Lok Sabha seat in Assam is going to be held on May 7.