Congress will fade before April: Assam CM at BJP meet in BTR

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma outlined the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) strategic roadmap during a victory meeting held at Mazargaon under the Mathanguri constituency in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

 

Addressing party workers and media personnel, CM Sarma announced that the BJP would conduct extensive outreach meetings across all 40 BTR constituencies by August 20, with candidate selections expected around August 21 or 22.

 

“These meetings are being held to assess our electoral strengths and challenges at the grassroots level,” said the Chief Minister.

 

Taking a swipe at the opposition, Dr. Sarma remarked, “It’s confusing to even talk about the Congress. By the time elections arrive in April, one might struggle to even identify who represents them.”

 

He further asserted the BJP's growing popularity, claiming, “The BJP has already reached deep into the hearts of the people.”

 

The Chief Minister reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to land reclamation efforts, revealing that over 29 lakh bighas of land across Assam are still under encroachment.

 

“Evictions cannot happen overnight. After Uriamghat, we will conduct similar operations in Lakhimpur and Guwahati. If this continues for another 5–6 years, we can recover all encroached land,” he noted.

 

CM Sarma underlined that all eviction drives are being conducted in compliance with High Court orders and existing legal frameworks.

 

“Himanta Biswa Sarma never retreats,” he stated firmly, while also hinting that Manas National Park may be the next target in the ongoing drive.

 

In his commentary on regional allies and contenders, the CM stated that both the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) must contest the elections since the BTR is their core political base.

 

Regarding the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), he added, “AGP should contest to win, not merely to defeat the BJP. They have my best wishes.”

 

The event was attended by senior party leaders, including Minister Ranjit Kumar Dass and BTR Executive Member Gautam Das, highlighting the significance of the gathering in BJP’s broader electoral mobilization.