As the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government in Assam turns two years old, Pratidin Time along with Gauhati University carried out an extensive opinion poll named ‘Mood of Assam, 2023’ in which people of all demographics across the state put forward their views on the work undertaken in terms of all-round development of Assam.

The sixth question of the second day of the mega opinion poll is “Can ministers and MLAs in Assam work independently?”

The option of the question was either Yes or No.

Across Assam, 37.6 percent people feel that ministers and MLAs can work independently whereas 62.35 percent disagreed to it.

In Upper-North Assam, 32.91 percent opted for a ‘Yes’ and 67.08 percent opted for ‘No’.

In Central Lower Assam, 32.44 percent agreed and 67.55 percent disagreed.

Here is a graphical representation of the responses we received on this question:

Several people from different age groups participated in the survey.

• 18-35 – 53.9 %

• 36-50- 36.1%

• 51-60 – 4%

• 61+ - 2%

Out of the total respondents, 84 per cent were male and 16 per cent were female.

In addition, region-wise segregation is as follows –

• Upper Assam – 24.4 %

• Central Assam – 15.4 %

• North Assam – 15.8 %

• Lower Assam – 28.8 %

• Barak & Hills – 4.6%

• BTR – 7.6%

• Kamrup (M) – 3.1 %

Over the next two days, we shall take you through the questions that were asked in the mega opinion poll and what the people of Assam have to say about the Chief Minister and his government.

Stay tuned for the next question.