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News Desk: Independent Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi on Friday said that he wants to see West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee as the next Prime Minister of India. He also said that TMC wants him to become Assam TMC president.
He said “Yes, I have got an offer from TMC and I am in talks with the high command of the party. Recently, I went to Kolkata and I had a detailed discussion with them. They want me to become Assam TMC president. Talks are on and will soon decide what to do. We are considering all aspects”
“We love Mamata Banerjee because she is fighting communal fascist party. Mamata di is fighting for a federal structure. These factors are true. We want to see her as the next prime minister. We want a regional party federation and Mamata Banerjee should be the prime minister candidate. We are trying for a regional federation. Federalism is in crisis. We will sit after 3 months and will move forward” he added.
He also said “One thing is sure, we have to fight together for the 2024 and 2026 polls. Prashant Kishor is also there and we hope together we can oust the Central government”
When asked about Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s anti-CAA protests, he said “Yes, we support her because we are also against this. I was in jail for 19 months. We are the on street against the CAA and there we will get Mamata di’s support”
