Guwahati, Feb 23 (NationPress) Akhil Gogoi, the Chief of Raijor Dal and a legislator from Sivasagar, expressed optimism on Monday regarding his party's inclusion in the Opposition coalition in Assam. However, he firmly stated that he will not endorse any unilateral decisions made by the Congress on this matter.

According to Gogoi, discussions concerning the seat-sharing arrangement for the forthcoming state Assembly elections remain unfinished, and he claimed that the Congress has yet to communicate any conclusive decision to him or his party.

He pointed out that the Raijor Dal has officially requested 15 Assembly constituencies as part of the alliance.

"I remain hopeful about the alliance, but decisions should not be imposed without consensus. Any coalition must be grounded in mutual respect and agreement," Gogoi told reporters.

The Raijor Dal leader cautioned that excluding his party from the Opposition coalition could be detrimental and undermine the collective effort against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.

He emphasized that the Raijor Dal has robust grassroots support in various Assembly constituencies and is vital for mobilizing voters, particularly among the youth and marginalized communities.

"If the Raijor Dal is sidelined, the alliance will encounter significant challenges. Overlooking our contributions will only aid the BJP," Gogoi stated, asserting that Opposition unity is crucial for effectively countering the BJP.

Furthermore, the Raijor Dal Chief indicated that while he is open to ongoing discussions, the Congress must clarify its position soon to prevent confusion among party workers and supporters.

He remarked that prolonged indecision could demoralize Opposition members and create uncertainty leading up to the upcoming state Assembly elections.

Political analysts observe that seat sharing is a major hurdle within the Opposition coalition in Assam, with various political parties vying for key Assembly constituencies.

Despite the Congress conducting several rounds of discussions with allies, it has yet to make any public declarations regarding the final seat-sharing framework.

The Congress leadership has not officially addressed Gogoi's recent comments. However, sources suggest that internal deliberations are ongoing, and a decision is anticipated after further consultations with coalition partners.

As the Assembly elections draw closer, the shifting dynamics between the Congress and smaller regional parties like Raijor Dal are likely to significantly influence the Opposition's electoral strategy in Assam.