Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday spotlighted the BJP’s Jan Ashirwad Yatra as a barometer of public approval, with record crowds in upper Assam signaling robust backing for the party. The tour, he said, vividly illustrates the spreading ‘Bhagwa wave’ that defines the state’s current political mood.
Via X, Sarma invited everyone to witness the Yatra’s ground reality for a true sense of its magnitude. Expressing deep appreciation, he noted, ‘These public blessings are invaluable, representing the most potent force in life.’
During stops in Tinsukia’s Makum, Digboi, and Margherita, Sarma was greeted by enthusiastic multitudes eager to engage. He hailed Makum’s gathering as particularly special, attributing the warmth to tangible progress in local development. ‘Every aspect of Makum was memorable – fueled by constituency-wide growth and the public’s vibrant spirit.’
Digboi’s centerpiece was the inauguration of Birangana Sati Sadhani’s statue, honoring the Chutia queen’s enduring legacy of bravery integral to Assam’s cultural fabric. Sarma stressed her story’s inspirational value for posterity.
In Margherita, the CM soaked in waves of adoration, remarking, ‘The love pouring from the people filled my heart with bliss and charged the roads with unmatched vitality.’
This statewide Yatra is BJP’s strategic push to interface with voters, amplify policy wins, and gear up for assembly elections. Sarma’s optimistic narrative, backed by on-ground enthusiasm, hints at a consolidation of support, potentially reshaping electoral dynamics in BJP’s favor through focused development storytelling.