Guwahati buzzes with political heat as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unleashes a sharp critique against the Congress party’s election playbook. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Sarma accused the grand old party of crafting its strategy around assembly seats dominated by what he calls ‘Bangladeshi-origin Muslims’ ahead of the upcoming state polls.
The CM didn’t mince words, pointing out that the seats Congress and its allies are contesting are overwhelmingly those with significant populations of these communities. ‘This reveals their true political priorities, miles away from the interests of Assam’s indigenous people,’ he asserted. Sarma urged the state’s voters to scrutinize these constituencies closely, warning that Congress stands nowhere near the native communities.
As elections draw nearer, this pattern is becoming crystal clear, according to Sarma. He drew attention to the rivalry between Congress and Raijor Dal, led by activist-turned-politician Akhil Gogoi, claiming their clashes are confined to similar demographics-heavy seats. ‘I’ve always maintained Congress has no real connect with Assam or its original inhabitants,’ he said. ‘If they were fighting in Jorhat or Dibrugarh, the message would be different. Instead, they’ve pawned their political soul to Bangladeshi-origin Muslim voters.’
This salvo comes amid escalating rhetoric in Assam’s charged political landscape, where parties are ramping up preparations for the assembly elections. Sarma’s comments underscore the BJP’s aggressive push to highlight demographic shifts and protect indigenous rights, setting the stage for a fiercely contested battle. Voters are watching closely as alliances form and strategies unfold, with identity politics at the forefront.