Amit Shah holds roadshow in Guwahati ahead of Assam polls

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on March 28 held a major roadshow in Guwahati as part of the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9.

The roadshow commenced from Arya Vidyapeeth Playground and passed through key areas of the constituency, drawing significant public participation. Shah is also scheduled to meet party office bearers later in the day to review campaign strategies.

As part of his two-day visit, Shah will campaign on Sunday for Assam minister Ashok Singhal at Dhekiajuli Tea Estate football field in Sonitpur district. He will then travel to Tihu in Nalbari district to address a rally in support of minister Chandramohan Patowary at Chamata Higher Secondary School field.

The Union minister is slated to return to Assam on April 2 for further campaigning in the Barak Valley. During that visit, he will address rallies for minister Krishnendu Paul in Sribhumi district and former MP Rajdeep Roy in Silchar.

Polling for the 126-member Assam Assembly will be held on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4, 2026.