Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dropped a political bombshell on Tuesday, alleging that Congress has strategically zeroed in on assembly segments with strong Bangladeshi-origin Muslim presence for the state elections. Addressing the press in Guwahati, he painted a picture of a party out of touch with local realities.
According to Sarma, the seats picked by Congress alliances are telltale signs of their voter outreach. ‘These are mostly areas where Bangladeshi-origin Muslims hold sway,’ he declared. ‘This isn’t about Assam’s indigenous communities—it’s a clear departure from their interests.’ He called on voters to monitor these hotspots vigilantly.
The observation gains traction as polls approach, with Sarma citing the Congress-Raijor Dal face-offs as evidence. Limited to similar profiles, these battles bolster his claims. ‘Congress has mortgaged its politics to these voters, sidelining Assam’s heartlands like Jorhat and Dibrugarh,’ he charged.
Amid Assam’s rising political temperature, Sarma’s outburst reflects the BJP’s broader campaign against perceived vote-bank politics. As preparations accelerate, the debate over immigration, identity, and representation dominates headlines, promising a high-stakes electoral showdown that could redefine the state’s power equations.