Activist-turned-Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi said the constituents of ASOM had “decided” earlier that Congress would contest in four seats and one of the other parties would contest in one seat.“Unfortunately, due to the struggle between (state Congress chief) Bhupen Kumar Borah and (Lok Sabha member) Gaurav Gogoi for more powers, this has happened. There is division in the Congress,” Gogoi said.He said the Congress candidate in Behali, who was with BJP until recently, has no ideology or contribution.Gaurav said Congress’ decision to contest from Behali followed its consultations with the people of the constituency.“We interacted with the people and Congress took this step as per their wishes. It would have been good if there had been unanimity in the alliance. But compared to the dissents being faced by BJP in Dholai and AGP (Asom Gana Parishad) in Bongaigaon (over the selection of candidates), our position is better. We will talk to our alliance partners,” he said.The BJP is contesting three seats and allies AGP and United People’s Party Liberal in one seat each.
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