- NET Web Desk
On Tuesday, September 21, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has filed his nomination from Assam for the Rajya Sabha by-polls, scheduled to be held on October 4.
The Minister was accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, State BJP President Bhabesh Kalita, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President Atul Bora, Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Chief Executive Member Pramod Boro.
It is pertinent to note that Sonowal has been nominated by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after to fill the seat left vacant after resignation of BJP member Biswajit Daimary, the current Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.
“Submitted my nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls, at Assam Legislative Assembly. I am grateful to CM Shri @himantabiswa, @BJP4Assam President Shri @Bhabesh_KalitaR, @agpofficial_ President Shri @ATULBORA2, BTR CEM Shri @PramodBoroBTR & all others who accompanied me today.” – tweeted by Sonowal.
Submitted my nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls, at Assam Legislative Assembly.
I am grateful to CM Shri @himantabiswa, @BJP4Assam President Shri @Bhabesh_KalitaR, @agpofficial_ President Shri @ATULBORA2, BTR CEM Shri @PramodBoroBTR & all others who accompanied me today. pic.twitter.com/asTlOfPX4d
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) September 21, 2021
He thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda for providing him the chance to represent the state in Parliament, thereby contributing to the nation’s development.
Furthermore, he added of working hard to fulfill all aspirations of the citizens.
I thank PM Shri @narendramodi ji, HM Shri @AmitShah ji & @BJP4India National President Shri @JPNadda ji for once again giving me the chance to represent Assam in the Parliament & contribute in Nation's development.
I will strive my hardest to fulfill aspirations of the people.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) September 21, 2021
