Pakistan jibes become central to BJP’s Assam poll narrative
Politicians are using inflammatory rhetoric and linking individuals to alleged anti-national activities.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, has criticized Lurinjyoti Gogoi, the AJP candidate for Guwahati Central constituency, for his alleged links to "anti-national" elements. Sarma also attacked Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, Kunki Chowdhury's mother, for publicly supporting Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, both accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case. The controversy has drawn attention to Pakistan as a topic of discussion in the Assam election. Saadulla, a former Prime Minister of Assam, is being used by the BJP to highlight alleged infiltration attempts into the state during his tenure.
6 APR 2026
— 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.
7 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed his nomination papers for the Jalukbari constituency, aiming to secure a comfortable victory.
8 APR 2026
— 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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