Bhubaneswar, Odisha : Why Congress choose Ghasiram has finally been answered as the party officially announced his name for the much-awaited Nuapada bypoll, ending days of political speculation within the Congress camp.
State congress announced Ghasiram Majhi as candidate for upcoming Nuapada Bypoll.
It is not just choosing the name but also paty move with special Strategy based on local, caste equation and voters mood.
After a long review and several discussion with senior party leaders the high command has approved the name of Majhi who will be able to take the responsibility of local and organisation.
There are multiple factors behind Majhi as a candidate for congress. As Nuapada tribal dominated districts near about 40 percentage of people are tribal. Ghasiram is belonging from tribal community. As a representative of the tribal community, he enjoys strong popularity and recognition among its members. He has the Skill to reach voters.
To meet the party’s expectation and reconnect the workers at ground Majhi is the only candidate who can tackle the false narrative of Opposition in the constituency.
Majhi has long experience with local issues like migration, Irrigation, agriculture etc.Having a good image he has strong support.
After multiple rounds of review and discussion with leader of Nuapada and neighbouring districts Kalahandi, Bolangir & Koraput districts to select the name of a candidate who will represent the voice of Nuapada with special Strategy.
Majhi s selection is link with both the sentiment and culture of Nuapada.
Migrant workers and farmers problem and irrigation are major issues in Nuapada.As party supremo belives that Majhi can easily access to people and being able to address the issues .
While BJD and BJP is making strategy with heavy weight leaders and high voltage campaign congress focused on soil and voice of people. As per report though there were several names party choosed Majhi.
With this party tried to reconnect and reunited workers, leaders ahead of bypoll.
To highlight local issues like distress sale of paddy, employment crisis, irrigation problem congress will starts door step campaign soon.
Expert opines that Majhi will be the balancer between veteran and new faces to save the party image. Good image & connection with people will be the positive point for Majhi.
Notable, Currently Majhi working as president of Nuapada Congress Committee.He is well-known as tribal leader in Nuapada. He contested as indipendent
In the 2024 general election, Majhi was in second position by getting more than 50,000 votes.
