Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi on Friday opposed the ongoing Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls in Assam, saying that the process could “harm the interests of the state” and raise fresh concerns over the entry of illegal immigrants and non-local voters.
Speaking to reporters, Gogoi said the party’s stand against Special Revision is firm and based on Assam’s “historical and social context.” He said the people of Assam have always demanded a clean and lawful voter list, and the party has repeatedly raised the issue of illegal immigration from the very beginning.
Gogoi attacked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, saying that the ruling BJP government appears to be “afraid of losing power” this time. He alleged that the government has access to various intelligence agencies and therefore knows that the public mood is not in its favour. “They are so afraid that even Mohan Bhagwat has come to Assam,” he said, referring to the RSS chief’s recent visit. 
The AJP chief also criticised the past handling of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). He said the Centre had directed its implementation, but the Assam government “failed to carry it out properly,” leaving many long-standing concerns unresolved.
Highlighting worries about the Special Revision process announced by the Election Commission, Gogoi said the rules allow a voter to come to the state just two days before an election and still be included. He argued that such provisions make the voter list vulnerable, as people from outside the state could temporarily stay in Assam and cast their votes. “This is illogical,” Gogoi said, adding that the arrangement could open the door for large-scale misuse.
He further said that when the people of Assam clearly voiced their opposition to SIR (Special Intensive Revision), a new SR process was brought in, which, according to him, does not solve the underlying issues.
Gogoi said that the AJP will continue to oppose any system that, in its view, threatens the rights of genuine citizens of Assam. He said the demand to protect Assam’s voters and prevent illegal immigration is not new and has remained a core concern for decades.
