No Bengali Hindu in detention camp, Aadhaar issued to all: Himanta in BTC poll rally

With electioneering for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) gaining momentum, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed a massive rally at Bhowraguri under the 6th Kachugaon constituency on September 12. 

The Chief Minister campaigned in support of BJP candidate Maheswar Basumatary and made several key remarks aimed at the local electorate.

Sarma expressed confidence that the BJP would secure victory in Kachugaon this time, stressing that while the state government had launched multiple welfare schemes, the common people of BTC had been deprived of their benefits. 

“BPF and UPPL governments have ruled BTC, but it is unfortunate that ordinary people have not gained from their governance,” he said.

Highlighting the BJP’s policies, the Chief Minister pointed out that Bengali Hindus were no longer in detention camps, and that Aadhaar cards had been provided to them. “The law is moving in a way that ensures everyone’s security. I believe all communities will live without fear,” he added.

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Taking a sharp dig at the Bodoland Territorial Council administration, Sarma alleged that schemes meant for the people were being siphoned off. “No matter how many schemes we introduce, BTC swallows them. If the BJP comes to power here, we will take the government right to the villages,” he asserted.

In a major promise, Sarma announced that every household in BTC would be brought under the Orunodoi scheme once the BJP forms the council government. He also laid out development commitments, declaring that the foundation stone for Bhowraguri College would be laid in the first week of January. Initially, Arts courses will be offered, followed by the introduction of Science streams.

The rally at Bhowraguri reflects the BJP’s aggressive push to make inroads in BTC politics, with Sarma positioning his party as the alternative to existing regional powers.