The Chief Minister also took a swipe at Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, questioning his political approach
KRC TIMES Assam Bureau
Guwahati : With just months remaining before the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, political rhetoric has sharpened, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launching a fresh attack on the Congress and outlining the BJP’s electoral ambitions.
Speaking to the media at Vajpayee Bhawan in Guwahati on Thursday, Sarma claimed the Congress was not seriously preparing for the upcoming polls and asserted that the BJP was firmly positioned for victory in both 2026 and 2031.
“Congress seems to be preparing for 2036. As far as 2026 and 2031 are concerned, those elections are already settled,” Sarma said. He alleged that while the Congress retained a limited and fixed vote base, it had failed to expand its reach or generate momentum on the ground. “There is no visible groundwork or organisational preparedness from their side,” he added.
Highlighting the BJP government’s record, Sarma said the state had been governed efficiently over the past five years. “We have governed Assam very well. This time, our clear target is to secure 50 per cent of the vote share,” he said.
The Chief Minister also underscored women’s representation under the BJP, stating that women leaders were now present at every level of governance. “From Zila Parishads to the Cabinet, women leaders are represented across all tiers,” he said.
Claiming electoral gains, Sarma said the BJP had strengthened its position in several constituencies, including Makum in Tinsukia district, Central Guwahati, Goalpara, and Boko in Kamrup. “Overall, we have gained strength in around 18 seats,” he said, adding that there was no need to cancel existing tickets to accommodate new candidates.
On alliance matters, Sarma said discussions with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and other NDA partners were progressing smoothly. “Talks with the AGP and our alliance partners are going on without any issues,” he said.
The Chief Minister also took a swipe at Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, questioning his political approach. “Akhil Gogoi needs to first win his own seat. Eventually, he will surrender himself to the Congress. What he says publicly cannot be implemented on the ground,” Sarma remarked.
In a sarcastic aside, Sarma described Gogoi as a “digital leader,” claiming he was largely active on social media. “He mainly argues digitally with people who comment on his posts. I sometimes watch his live sessions before going to sleep-it works as a stress reliever,” the Chief Minister said.
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