Masuma Begum, Guwahati’s sole elected councillor from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has officially transitioned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as of May 6. This significant political shift comes after Begum resigned from her positions as the State President of AAP Assam’s Women Wing and her primary membership with the party just weeks prior, marking a pivotal moment for the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), where AAP has lost its lone representative.
Begum made her political debut in the 2022 GMC elections, triumphing in Ward 42, which encompasses Barsajai, Hatigaon, Notboma, and the embankment road area. Her victory was seen as a breakthrough for AAP in Assam’s local civic body elections, showcasing the party’s growing influence in the region.
The groundwork for her switch to the BJP may have been laid earlier this year when her husband publicly announced his affiliation with the saffron party in February 2024. This move sparked speculation about her own potential shift, and it has now been confirmed by a senior BJP Assam official. “She has joined our party sometime back,” the official told GPlus.
Begum’s departure from AAP has sent ripples through the local political landscape, raising questions about the party’s future in Guwahati and its electoral strategies moving forward. With her transition, the BJP continues to strengthen its foothold in Assam, consolidating its influence within the GMC and potentially shaping future political dynamics in the state.
As the political climate in Guwahati evolves, observers will be keenly watching how these developments impact voter sentiment and party trajectories in the upcoming electoral landscape.
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Publish Date: 2025-05-06 15:48:00
