Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Assam Congress Launches Village Outreach Drive
The Assam Congress is starting a new program called Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress to visit every village in Assam.
They want to talk to people and get their suggestions, especially from students about education.
They also made a website where people can share their ideas.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, doesn't think this will be a big deal.
He says people won't invite the Congress to their homes.
Meanwhile, the opposition groups are also planning for the next elections in 2026.
The Assam Congress president, Gaurav Gogoi, has ruled out any alliance with the AIUDF, calling it a communal party.
He also claimed that the BJP is facing discontent within its own ranks and that the party is being run to suit the interests of a small group.
Assam Congress to launch village outreach programme Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress on December 20.
Drive aims to take Congress leadership to every village and bridge the gap between politicians and people.
Dedicated website www.natunaxom.com launched to collect public suggestions, initially focusing on education.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expresses skepticism about the campaign's credibility.
Assam Congress rules out any alliance with the AIUDF for the 2026 Assembly elections, calling it a communal party.
- Who
- Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Launch of a village outreach programme and political statements ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections
- When
- Starting December 20, with elections expected in March–April 2024
- Where
- Across Assam, India
- Why
- To prepare for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, bridge the gap between politicians and the people, and address political alliances and discontent within the BJP
Assam Congress
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Campaign Credibility
Assam Congress
The Assam Congress is launching a village outreach program to connect with people and gather suggestions, especially on education.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expresses skepticism about the campaign's credibility, stating that people won't invite the Congress to their homes.
- Initiative Name
- Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress
- Start Date
- December 20
- Website
- www.natunaxom.com
- Chief Minister's Reaction
- Skeptical about the campaign's credibility
- Opposition Front
- Asom Sonmilito Morcha
- Alliance with AIUDF
- Rulled out by Assam Congress
- BJP's Current Strength
- 64 MLAs
- Congress's Current Strength
- 26 MLAs