Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi stated the upcoming assembly elections will be a contest between the people and the "raja" (ruler), accusing the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government of authoritarianism. He alleged the BJP-led coalition undermines citizens' right to criticize, imposes conditions on welfare schemes, and governs through threats. Gogoi emphasized the constitutional right to question authority and urged people to unite against the current administration, which he likened to ancient monarchs.