Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Assam CM highlights BJP's achievements and concerns
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, is very confident that his party, the BJP, will win the next elections in Assam.
He believes they will win many seats because they have done good work and kept their promises.
He also talked about how important it is to stop people from Bangladesh from coming into Assam.
He said that the BJP staying in power in Assam and Tripura, and winning in West Bengal, is very important for the safety and future of the Northeast.
He also criticized the Congress for not honoring the martyrs of the Assam Movement properly.
The BJP government has been working to honor these martyrs through memorials and public remembrance.
Sarma also warned about the impact of border infiltration on Assam and the Northeast, saying that West Bengal is not doing enough to stop it.
BJP expected to win Assam elections with a majority in the 126-member Assembly.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attributes confidence to fulfilled promises and development work.
Elections likely to be announced in February and held in March or April.
Around 1.6 lakh youths provided government jobs over the past five years.
Concerns raised over infiltration of Bangladeshis, with Muslim population expected to reach 40% post-Census.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Expressed confidence in BJP's victory in Assam polls and raised concerns over border infiltration
- When
- January 15-16, 2023
- Where
- Udaipur, Gomati district, Tripura and Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- Citing development, identity issues, fulfillment of promises, and the need to address border infiltration
BJP
Congress
Honoring Assam Movement Martyrs
BJP
BJP government has corrected historical injustice by honoring the martyrs of the Assam Movement through memorials and public remembrance.
Congress
Congress governments failed to give the martyrs the dignity and recognition they deserved.
Border Infiltration
BJP
Assam and Tripura are actively working to prevent illegal entry and pushing back infiltrators along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Congress
West Bengal is failing to take similar measures, thereby exacerbating the problem.
- Party
- BJP
- State
- Assam
- Current CM
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Expected Election Month
- March or April
- Assembly Seats
- 126
- Jobs Provided
- 1.6 lakh
- Infiltration Concern
- Bangladeshi immigrants
- Muslim Population Post-Census
- Around 40%
- Memorial
- Swahid Smarak Kshetra
- Prime Minister's Tribute
- Narendra Modi
Sources
BJP will win Assam polls with thumping majority: Himanta
Congress ignored martyrs of Assam movement: CM Sarma
CM Sarma flags West Bengal’s role in border infiltration, warns of impact on Assam, NE
Assam CM Flags Concern Over Inadequate Response of West Bengal Over Infiltration
BJP trying to retain power through ‘tenant voters’: Assam Cong
TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee targets BJP alleging ‘voter list ghotala’, recalls CPI(M) rule violence in Paschim Medinipur