Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam has reached a stage where many constituencies now have only one serious party aspirant for election tickets. He said this is happening because the party has focused on development over the last ten years, and this has strengthened the organisation across the state.
Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said that he does not agree with reports that the BJP is overcrowded with ticket seekers. He said that the party does not face heavy competition in most seats.
According to Himanta Biswa Sarma, in nearly half of the constituencies in Assam, there is only one main candidate who is considered for the party ticket. He said that although people believe there are many leaders competing for tickets, the situation on the ground is quite different. In some constituencies, he said, there may be two aspirants, but both are comfortable with whoever gets selected in the end. 
He also said that the media often highlights stories about multiple BJP leaders seeking tickets, but such cases are limited to only about 10 to 12 constituencies. In most other seats, he said, the situation is stable and peaceful within the party.
The Chief Minister further stated that BJP district presidents have been clearly told that they should not seek party tickets while holding the post. He said the party wants district presidents to work across all constituencies in their districts, instead of concentrating only on one seat for their own political future.
He explained that when a person becomes a district president, they are informed that they should not expect an election ticket for themselves. This, he said, helps them remain neutral and active across the district, instead of focusing on one particular constituency.
Himanta Biswa Sarma added that most BJP district presidents have accepted this guideline and do not demand party tickets. He said many of them also do not have such personal political ambitions at present. Only in rare cases, he said, there may be exceptions where a district president wishes to contest.
The Chief Minister said that this system has helped the BJP maintain a stronger structure at the grassroots level. According to him, party functionaries now work more for organisational development rather than for individual ticket aspirations.
He also suggested that this disciplined approach is one of the key reasons behind the BJP’s growing strength in Assam over the past decade.
The Chief Minister said he would personally be happy if district presidents continued to avoid seeking tickets or filing nominations in future elections as well, as this keeps the party machinery more focused and organised.
