CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 53 lakh individuals have registered as members of the BJP in Assam.

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 53 lakh individuals have enrolled as BJP members in the state.

"We have successfully enrolled 53 lakh members, achieving 85 per cent of our target. Currently, Assam leads the country by reaching 85 per cent of its goal. In 71 Assembly constituencies, we have enrolled over 40,000 members in each," CM Sarma said on Monday.

The Chief Minister visited the state BJP headquarters in Guwahati, where he participated in a review meeting with the state BJP leadership regarding the party's membership drive.

CM Sarma expressed optimism that the BJP will enrol 40,000 members in 90 assembly constituencies by October 9.

"We could reach 56-57 lakh members in the coming days," Sarma added.

In a post on X on September 29, CM Sarma said, "As of today, 71 constituencies vs 69 yesterday, have now enrolled 40K+ members. The pace at which Assam is breaking records at #BJPSadasyata2024 is exceptional. Kudos to all our Karyakartas."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier launched the BJP's 2024 membership drive on September 2 by renewing his own membership. The event took place in New Delhi, where BJP president JP Nadda handed PM Modi the certificate for the renewal of his membership.

In another development, the Assam government on Monday transferred Rs 510 crore to the bank accounts of 25,000 entrepreneurs as part of the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA).

Sharing the news on X, CM Sarma said, "I am pleased to announce that we have transferred Rs 510 crore to the bank accounts of 25,000 entrepreneurs under the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan. This will fuel the aspirations of our citizens and tap into their entrepreneurial spirit."