Dispur (Assam) [India]. September 24 (HBTV): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Assam unit has received a positive response after the party started its membership drive since September 3, enrolling lakhs of people. The state unit now has more than 40 lakh members across the state.

Assam Chief Minister took to social media platform X on Monday, to celebrate the historic milestone of the party.

"With 40 lakh members, #BJPSadasyata2024 crosses a historic milestone in Assam. This reflects the people's support for our uncompromising approach to Vikas & Virasat," read the Chief Minister's post.

In 2019, the party had just over 18 lakh members in Assam, with the BJP's membership drive, the party has more than 40 lakh members. The party's membership drive will continue till September 25.

With 40 lakh members, #BJPSadasyata2024 crosses a historic milestone in Assam.This reflects the people’s support for our uncompromising approach to Vikas & Virasat.

He also thanked the BJP's Assam General Secretary Pallab Lochan Das, party's state President and MLA Bhabesh Kalita and all the workers of the party in his post.

The chief minister said on September 13 that the state unit had enrolled over 20 lakh people in just 9 days.

"The Bharatiya Janata Party, Assam Pradesh, has already enrolled 20,43,796 members in just 9 days. In fact, we have already surpassed the total membership enrolled in 2019. We will continue the membership drive with even greater dedication," Sarma said.

The Assam chief minister further said that they had a target to cross 18 lakh and yesterday they crossed the target.

On Sunday, the Chief Minister said that the BJP's membership drive in the state had been successful, with 13 lakh people joining within a week.

Additionally, the party has also enrolled nearly 4 lakh people in Tripura. From Dharmanagar to Sabroom, the campaign has sparked enthusiastic participation among the people of the state. 

(ANI)