Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that if the BJP wins a third term, ration card holders will receive free sugar, daal, and salt starting in January. This move, benefiting 70 lakh families, is seen as an expansion of the party's welfare outreach ahead of upcoming assembly polls. Sarma highlighted existing schemes for women, students, and workers, emphasizing the government's role in reducing citizens' worries and consolidating support.