Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a series of rallies by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) across the state from October 13 to October 31. The rallies aim to counter what the BJP describes as attempts by the Congress party to undermine democratic institutions. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Guwahati, where Sarma emphasized the need to bolster support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reinforce public confidence in constitutional bodies.
Sarma accused Congress and other opposition parties of politicizing institutions like the Election Commission and the Supreme Court. He criticized Congress for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which he argued is crucial for addressing issues related to voter lists and illegal immigration in Assam. The chief minister also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that he applies inconsistent standards to election outcomes based on the winning party, further accusing him of exerting undue pressure on the Supreme Court.
The BJP’s planned rallies are set to be held at district headquarters throughout Assam. These gatherings are intended to demonstrate the party’s support for democratic institutions and to challenge Congress’s stance on electoral and constitutional matters. Sarma’s comments and the subsequent rallies reflect ongoing political tensions between the BJP and Congress, particularly around issues of electoral integrity, institutional independence, and immigration policy in the region.
The rallies come at a time of heightened political rivalry in Assam, with both parties vying to shape public opinion and influence the political landscape. The BJP’s initiative is part of a broader strategy to mobilize support against Congress’s actions, which the party views as detrimental to the state’s democratic framework.
As the rallies commence, the BJP seeks to galvanize its base and present a unified front in support of Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, while addressing the challenges posed by the opposition’s criticisms of the electoral process and institutional governance in Assam.