Assam BPF Candidate Declares

13 UPDATES · 18 DAYS · 22 MAR 2026 — 8 APR 2026

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Latest · 8 Apr 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting to woo Assamese Muslims, who are recognized as Indigenous by the party, ahead of the upcoming Assam legislative assembly election.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the BJP's attempt to appease Assam MLAs and aspirants threatening to contest as Independents due to denied BJP tickets for the upcoming assembly elections, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the BJP, MLAs, and aspirants unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

22Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Himanta, Assam BJP chief Dilip Saikia reach out to leaders threatening to contest as Independents

27Mar

The Hindu

Assam's BPF candidate Sewli Mohilary declared assets exceeding ₹54 crore, including 37 bank accounts and 16 tipper trucks.

29Mar

The Hindu

The BJP will form its third consecutive government in Assam, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, after a successful campaign.

2Apr

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of facilitating land transfers to three corporate houses, alleging a "land ATM" operation.

The Hindu

Asaduddin Owaisi predicts the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) will win the Assam Assembly elections due to the support of "Miya" Muslims.

3Apr

The Hindu

Pakistan jibes become central to BJP’s Assam poll narrative

5Apr

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress party, campaigned in Assam, comparing his party's philosophy to that of musician Zubeen Garg and promising legal action against the current Chief Minister.

The Hindu

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh campaigned for the BJP in Assam's Cachar district, emphasizing the inclusion of Manipuri as an associate official language.

The Hindu

Hiren Gohain advocates for Opposition unity in the upcoming election, while Harekrishna Deka calls for judicial intervention against Assam's Chief Minister.

6Apr

Al Jazeera

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam is employing a combination of xenophobic rhetoric and welfare programs to secure voter support.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi campaigned in Assam, urging voters to support the NDA government to maintain peace and development, citing the BJP's focus on tribal welfare and women's empowerment.

7Apr

The Hindu

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed his nomination papers for the Jalukbari constituency, aiming to secure a comfortable victory.

8Apr

LATEST UPDATE — Al Jazeera

The Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting to woo Assamese Muslims, who are recognized as Indigenous by the party, ahead of the upcoming Assam legislative assembly election.

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