Assam election verdict hinges on parties reading the tea leaves right
The Assam Assembly election campaign is being heavily influenced by the tea tribe community, which comprises almost 20% of voters. Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress, promised daily wages of ₹450 and Scheduled Tribe status for six communities, including tea tribes, while Hemant Soren, Jharkhand Chief Minister, campaigned for a candidate from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), highlighting the lack of ST status for these communities in Assam. The BJP is promising land rights to over 3.5 lakh families and raising minimum wages to ₹500. The JMM's entry into the race has complicated matters for both major parties, but its impact on the tea tribe vote remains uncertain.
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.
· THIS STORY — 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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