Assam Assembly election: Less than a week before polls, BJP shifts focuses to youth empowerment, floods
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam has shifted its election focus from infiltrators and identity politics to youth empowerment and flood mitigation. Information Minister Pijush Hazarika, seeking re-election, highlighted the government's achievements in job creation, skill development initiatives like the Chief Minister Flight program, and flood management efforts. He emphasized a commitment to exceeding two lakh jobs in the next five years and investing over ₹18,000 crore in the Flood-Free Assam Mission. The party also acknowledged the concerns of Gen Z and Gen Alpha regarding the late singer Zubeen Garg, and pledged to address them as part of its new campaign strategy.
6 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections will feature competing manifestos from the BJP and Congress, each outlining policy proposals for the state.
— The Hindu
The Assam Assembly election campaign is heavily influenced by the tea tribe community, with parties vying for their support through promises and strategies.
7 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Voters in Assam cast ballots in a single-phase election on April 9th, concluding a high-voltage campaign.
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