We firmly believe that the way to get ahead was to work as hard as humanly possible.
But physics teaches us that, for systems susceptible to chaotic forces, this actually makes us more fragile.
The BJP has certainly come up the ladder in north east. In Assam too; it was merely a run of the mill -- average weightage political party. Hence in 2016: it marked a tectonic shift and the party was in power.
In 2026 -- there is a huge rush for ticket aspirants. Dulal Das, a BJP Mandal president in Silchar says:
"The BJP's growth has been multi pronged and due to multiple factors. Today it has reached such a stage that most ticket aspirants seem to ask for tickets not strictly for 2026 polls. They are making their names enrolled to get presence felt so that they are considered for tickets in 2031, 2036 and even 2041".
Silchar's sitting member Dipayan Chakraborty agrees with the underlining spirit of the statement and says -- "I myself got ticket in 2021 after my previous requests were rejected in three occasions. Rush in for BJP tickets is not a matter of concern. This is not disunity as was generally the case in Congress. For BJP; it only shows talent pool".
About 11 candidates are in the race for BJP tickets for Silchar -- considered a safe BJP seat.
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| Dipayan Chakraborty |
Similarly there are already 15 ticket seekers in Udarbondh -- another safe saffron party seat.
"Only BJP is relevant in our constituency," says ticket seeker Joy Jyoti De for another prestigious constituency - Udarbond. A practicing lawyer, De has also drawn out plans on how to work flr betterment of his constituency if he makes it as a legislator with Lotus symbol.
"I want to work for boosting tourism in Udarbond as we have the highly sacred Kacha Kanti Mandir," he told a group of party workers. His admirers in the constituency say De is media shy and is. "Workaholic".
"If party leadership wants a good candidate to repace the present sitting MLA, we should go for Joy babu," says 65--year old retired army personnel Prabal Biswas.
De is a former ABVP product and considers good debating skills as his extra qualification.
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| Joy Jyoti De : Workaholic ticket seeker in Udarbond |
In Silchar seat; Amarendra Pal is a BJP ticket aspirant. He is also a grassroots level worker and associated with the RSS ideology. A lawyer by profession - he thinks if the sitting member needs to be replaced then he (Pal) is the right footsoldier to join the electoral battle.
"The party is always right for us. If I am not considered; world will not change. I WILL continue to work for the BJP perhaps with more passion."
Among issues in Barak Valley; he says illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi Muslims is a matter of deep concern.
"Our Silchar town needs beautification. We have to get flyovers. I was involved in the signature campaign for the same," he said.
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| Amarendra Pal |
Pal is also a man with a good sense of humour.
"My wife Chameli Paul is former vice chairperson of Silchar municipal board. Had she gone for a test; I would be backing her. But she asked me to ask for BJP ticket. There were many supporters who pushed me into it... as agood husband; I am carrying out the popular demand," he remarked sporting an infectious smile.
Sandhya Rani Acharjee is also a ticket seeker for Silchar assembly constituency.
"I am the only woman leader asking for BJP ticket. So I should get it and then we all can work sincerely for Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas," Sandhya Acharjee told this blogger.
Asked why she should get ticket - Mrs Acharjer says - "I have been a proud member of BJP since 2003. My political journey reflects life long commitment to nation building and RSS ideology. I can bring real success in community development of Silchar".
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| Sandhya Acharjee |
The BJP's growth in Barak valley started long back -- much before it had turned a fighting fit in other parts of Assam.
In the Barak valkey; people had given up
the earlier hesitation about politics and firmlh stood by the Hindutva ideology of the RSS and the saffron outfit itself.
Though dominated by Bengalis and had both substantial Hindus and Muslims - the communism culture never made deep penetration here even as bordering Tripura was under Marxists' influence for decades.
Udarbond ticket seeker Joy Jyoti De says --
: "In our region, party workers and supporters will stand by BJP ideologies with the spirit of Nation first. We shall continue to make India a bright star in the global politics and economy".
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