
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the BJP's Jan Ashirwad Yatra, a large-scale public outreach ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, beginning from Dhekiajuli. The campaign, marked by massive crowds and symbolic bulldozer salutes, emphasizes the government's eviction drives reclaiming encroached land and promises land pattas for indigenous people. Sarma highlighted achievements in governance and security, while the Congress also intensified its campaign with the Somoy Poriborton Yatra, signaling a competitive electoral environment.
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