PM Modi addressed massive public meetings in Barpeta, Hojai and Dibrugarh, as election campaigning in Assam gathered strong momentum. Addressing enthusiastic crowds, PM Modi highlighted the vision of a self-reliant and Viksit Assam. He launched a strong attack on Congress, accusing it of promoting family-first politics, corruption, and false promises. He also spoke about expanding welfare initiatives along with ensuring reservation for women through the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.

Opening his address on a confident note, the PM said, “The people of Assam have made two things certain this time- first, the BJP-NDA government will return for a third term in the state and second, the Congress will continue its record of defeats.” Amid loud chants of ‘Aakou Ebaar… BJP Shorkar’ he said the massive turnout in Barpeta reflected the public’s clear mood.

He stated, “On BJP Foundation Day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to every karyakarta and every person connected with the BJP family. With the mantra of Nation First, we are dedicated to the service of Maa Bharati. Our resolve is to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat.”

Emphasising the theme of Atmanirbhar Assam, Viksit Assam, PM Modi drew a sharp contrast between the BJP and the Congress. “Congress has never worked with a long-term vision. It focuses on short-term gains, often driven by corruption. The BJP, on the other hand, works with a clear and long-term vision for development,” he said. He added that the past decade laid the foundation of peace and stability in Assam, while the coming years would expand prosperity and self-reliance.

Highlighting Assam’s growing potential, PM Modi said improved connectivity and infrastructure are boosting tourism and economic opportunities. Referring to the region’s cultural and spiritual significance, he noted that places like Maa Kamakhya and Manas National Park are attracting increasing attention.

Focusing on farmers, PM Modi shared key achievements of the government. “Today, the MSP for paddy has increased significantly compared to earlier years and our government has ensured record procurement. In the last ten years, we have given four times more MSP to farmers than before 2014,” he said. He also announced that Assam’s Joha rice has begun exports to international markets like the UK and Italy, calling it a moment of pride for local farmers.

On women empowerment, he highlighted several welfare initiatives. “From housing and sanitation to free gas connections and financial inclusion, our schemes have empowered crores of women. Under the Lakhpati Didi initiative, nearly three crore women have become financially empowered,” he said.

He also reiterated the government’s commitment to women’s reservation, urging political parties to support the initiative unanimously.

PM Modi added, “Therefore, our government has called a special session from 16 April to make the necessary amendments. But some people are trying to spread confusion even about this noble work.
No state will suffer any loss because of this. The representation of those states that have worked to control population will not be reduced.”

Addressing the issue of tribal welfare and peace in the Northeast, PM Modi criticised the Congress for decades of neglect. “For years, tribal areas suffered from poverty and violence. Today, we are witnessing a new era of peace and development in the Northeast,” he said, adding that thousands of youth have been brought into the mainstream through peace efforts.

On national security, the PM accused the Congress of undermining the armed forces.

“While our forces have shown unmatched bravery, Congress has often echoed the narrative of our adversaries,” he remarked. He also highlighted the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP), noting that over ₹1.24 lakh crore has been disbursed to ex-servicemen.

Raising concerns about Assam’s identity and security, PM Modi alleged that Congress policies had enabled illegal encroachments and weakened local interests. “The BJP-NDA government is committed to protecting Assam’s identity and securing its future,” he asserted, urging voters to remain vigilant.

In his second rally of the day in Hojai, PM Modi cited examples from Congress-ruled states; he said their guarantees fail on the ground and warned Assam’s voters to stay cautious of misleading promises. He also raised concerns over illegal infiltration and its impact on Assam’s identity, land, and employment.

At Dibrugarh rally, he sharply criticised Congress, accusing it of treating land as an “ATM” for vested interests. He highlighted how BJP-NDA is working to provide land rights to farmers, tribal communities and tea garden families. He also reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing 33% reservation for women through the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, urging all parties to support its implementation for the 2029 elections.

In his concluding remarks, the Prime Minister called for maximum voter participation. “The time for voting is here. In the coming days, we must work with full dedication to secure victory at every booth,” he said. He also extended Bohag Bihu greetings and urged people to share his best wishes with others.

Bharatiya Janata Party Former National President and Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed massive public meetings in Tinsukia and Lakhimpur on Monday and urged the people to give a resounding mandate to the BJP and NDA in Assam and called upon the people to ensure a resounding victory for the BJP and NDA in the state. During the program, Assam BJP in-charge Shri Harish Dwivedi, Dumduma candidate Shri Rupesh Bala, Lakhimpur candidate Shri Manab Deka, along with other leaders, were present on the stage.

Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda asserted that whenever one speaks of Assam, its culture, language, Bihu festival, tea gardens, and the waves of the Brahmaputra always come to mind. Assam serves as the gateway to the Northeast, and along with being a gateway, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has described the Northeast as ‘Ashta Lakshmi’. It is also important to remember the earlier phase of the Northeast when bombs, guns, strikes, terrorist attacks, unrest, and curfews had become the identity of Assam. The Congress governments had left the people to fend for themselves and treated them merely as a vote bank. Tea garden workers were considered just a vote bank by the Congress, and although people had given them repeated mandates, there was no contribution towards their service or development. They would come once in five years, gather the vote bank, and then leave. Despite ruling for so many years, the Congress party pushed the future of the people into darkness.

Union Minister mentioned that when the government was formed at the Centre in 2014 under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, for the first time attention was given to the Northeast, and people were brought into the mainstream and connected with development under his leadership. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, during the first tenure of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal as Chief Minister and subsequently during the tenure of Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam has undergone transformation and has become part of the mainstream. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has a special affection for Assam, and this has been implemented on the ground by the Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma. Today new milestones are being achieved and the BJP government has initiated development. In the next five years, under the leadership of Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma and with the blessings of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Assam aims to become a developed state and take a new leap forward. Shri Nadda emphasized that Assam needs stability, strength, and peace, and today there is a need for medical colleges, highways are being constructed, and several bridges are being built over the Brahmaputra River.

Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda remarked that there was a time when India was counted among fragile economies and faced a situation of policy paralysis. When Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji came to power in 2014, India was the 11th largest economy, and today it has risen to become the fourth largest. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam will also move towards becoming a developed state, while India is steadily progressing towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. The International Monetary Fund has described India as a “bright spot” in the global economy, and the World Bank has also acknowledged that while the global economy is slowing down, India continues to show strong growth. Due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, including conflicts involving countries like United States, Israel, and Iran, the global economy has been impacted. He pointed out that countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are facing serious challenges, whereas under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Government of India has ensured the availability of essential commodities like fertilizers and LPG to every citizen. He also highlighted that about a decade ago, most mobile phones in India were imported and labeled “Made in China,” “Made in Taiwan,” “Made in Indonesia,” or “Made in Japan,” whereas today, the majority of mobile phones carry the “Made in India” label, with nearly 98% being manufactured domestically. India has emerged as one of the leading global suppliers of vegetables, fruits, and potatoes, ranking second and third in these sectors worldwide.

Shri Nadda stated that the Indian National Congress ruled the Northeast for over 30 years but never paid attention to the Assamese language and the culture of Assam. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji accorded “classical language” status to Assamese and worked to bring the state’s language and culture into the mainstream. The railway budget for the Northeast and Assam has been increased fivefold. Under the Vasundhara Mission, land pattas have been distributed to around 28,000 beneficiaries. A temporary campus of the Indian Institute of Management Guwahati has been established in Guwahati, and across the country, 22 All India Institute of Medical Sciences have been set up, including two in the Northeast. Shri Nadda also mentioned that work is underway on the permanent campus of IIM at a cost of ₹555 crore. He highlighted that a 1.24 km long bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati has been constructed at a cost of ₹3,300 crore. The project was initiated in 2019 under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and dedicated to the public in 2026. A major infrastructure project involving a rail-and-road tunnel under the Brahmaputra River, from Gohpur to Numaligarh, is being developed at a cost of ₹18,662 crore, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening connectivity and development in the region.

Union Minister noted that the previous Congress governments had kept the Bogibeel Bridge pending for 16 years, but within three years, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Bogibeel Bridge was completed and dedicated to Assam. With the blessings of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, an AIIMS has been established in Guwahati at a cost of ₹1,123 crore. Along with this, a decision was taken to set up a factory for ammonia and urea production, for which the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji provided ₹10,601 crore so that urea production could increase and affordable fertilizers could be made available to the people of Assam. Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma has established the largest cancer treatment network in South Asia in Assam. Under this, seven hospitals dedicated to cancer treatment have already been built, and preparations are underway for seven more. Hospitals in Dibrugarh, Barpeta, Tezpur, Lakhimpur, Kokrajhar, Jorhat, and Mangaldoi have been completed, while in the next five years, hospitals will also be built in Dhubri, Nalbari, Goalpara, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Tinsukia, and Golaghat, making Assam home to South Asia’s largest cancer treatment network. Gas will now be supplied from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland through pipelines. In the power sector, for projects like the Kopili Hydro Electric Project, Dima Hasao Project, and West Karbi Anglong Project, under the double-engine government, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has provided ₹300 crore.

Senior BJP leader asserted that today national highways are being constructed in Assam, along with highways, underpasses, overbridges, and four-lane and six-lane roads, enabling faster movement of vehicles. Vande Bharat Express and sleeper Vande Bharat trains have also been started from Assam. 50 new railway stations are being built and will be completed within the next two years. In the Dumduma and Tinsukia regions as well, several works are underway, including the doubling of a 194-kilometre railway line. ₹14 crore has been provided for the development of Tinsukia Medical College, and construction of an RCC bridge over the Dumduma River is also in progress, which will result in a strong and durable bridge upon completion. Various development works are continuously progressing. Under the double-engine government, Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma has provided 1,56,000 government jobs over the past five years, and appointment letters have been given to all. Under the Orunodoi scheme, 38 lakh women are receiving ₹1,250 per month directly at their homes, and after the formation of the NDA government, this amount will be increased to ₹3,000 per month. Under the Lakhpati Baideo scheme, provisions have been made to support 40 lakh women associated with self-help groups. Additionally, separate financial arrangements have been made for more than one lakh tea garden workers. Assam’s economy has grown sevenfold. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, 21 lakh families in Assam are receiving ₹6,000 annually, and after the formation of the NDA government, an additional ₹5,000 will be added to this amount for farmers.

Union Minister highlighted that under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, 52 lakh people have benefited. Under the Ayushman Bharat, 1 crore 80 lakh people have been provided with an annual health cover of ₹5 lakh. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, around 2.5 crore people are receiving 5 kg wheat and 5 kg food grains, and as a result, 25 crore people have come out of the poverty line. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, houses have been approved for approximately 31 lakh beneficiaries. After the formation of the NDA government in Assam, a Uniform Civil Code will be implemented so that uniform rules apply to all. In the next five years, 2 lakh people will be given government jobs along with appointment letters. Around 70,000 new teachers will be recruited and those whose houses have been damaged will be provided ₹75,000 for repairs. The daily wages of tea garden workers will be increased to ₹500 per day.The Eighth Pay Commission will be implemented, and two new battalions of the Armed Police Reserve Force will be created with new recruitments. Through various schemes and initiatives, efforts are being made to further accelerate development in Assam.

Shri Nadda asserted that today the Congress is going through ideological bankruptcy and has also become mentally weak. Those who are sent to Parliament for discussions are seen sitting on the steps of Parliament, drinking tea and eating snacks. The Congress has become a tired, broken, and hollow party. While he himself works for the Bharatiya Janata Party, when the people of Assam honored him with the traditional Assamese gamosa, he wore it as a symbol of respect and affection, representing Assam’s culture and pride. Rahul Gandhi was also presented with an Assamese gamosa at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on 26 January, but he refused to wear it. Late Manmohan Singh served as Prime Minister for ten years and was also a Rajya Sabha member from Assam, yet people do not recall how many times he visited the state. In contrast Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has visited Assam 39 times and has toured the Northeast more than 70 times.

Senior BJP leader remarked that members of the Indian National Congress encouraged infiltrators by facilitating documents such as Aadhaar and Ayushman cards and used them for vote-bank politics. A Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Assam. Those who have illegally occupied land belonging to the poor in Assam will be identified and evicted, and such land will be freed. Under the SIR process, names of infiltrators are being removed from the voter list, and any remaining names will also be deleted. Appealing to the voters of Assam, Shri Nadda urged them to cast their votes in favor of the BJP’s lotus symbol and, on the 9th, to visit polling booths after remembering their revered deities, ensuring victory for all BJP and NDA candidates.

PM Modi addressed a massive public rally in Cooch Behar, stating that the people of West Bengal are today faced with a clear choice between TMC’s fear and BJP’s trust. He said that while TMC represents cut-money, corruption, infiltration and syndicate raj, BJP stands for rapid development, security, dignity and rightful ownership of land and homes.

Highlighting the deteriorating law and order situation, PM Modi said that democracy is under constant attack in West Bengal. He referred to recent incidents in Malda, where judicial officials were held hostage, and said such events reflect the collapse of governance under TMC. He added that even the Supreme Court has had to intervene, exposing the extent of lawlessness and “Maha Jungle Raj” in the state.

Emphasising BJP’s commitment to women empowerment, the Prime Minister said Bengal is the land of Shakti worship and assured that BJP will open new avenues for women’s dignity and prosperity. He highlighted that over 3 crore women have become Lakhpati Didis under central schemes.

PM Modi said Bengal, once among India’s most developed states, has suffered due to successive phases of misgovernance under Congress, Left and now TMC. He also highlighted the SSC teacher recruitment scam and said corruption and syndicate control have damaged the future of Bengal’s youth.

Speaking on regional imbalance, the PM said North Bengal has faced severe neglect under TMC. He listed stalled infrastructure projects such as Malda, Balurghat and Hashimara airports, lack of medical colleges in several districts, and obstruction of central schemes.

Referring specifically to Cooch Behar, PM Modi said repeated promises of industrial development have remained unfulfilled. He noted that even after five years, the proposed industrial park in Mekhliganj has not materialised.

Addressing farmers’ concerns, he said Cooch Behar’s farmers, especially potato growers, are forced to sell their produce at low prices due to lack of cold storage and processing industries. He assured that a double-engine government will ensure better infrastructure and fair opportunities for farmers.

On national security, PM Modi accused the TMC government of protecting infiltrators and endangering the state’s demographic balance and security. He said the Centre is working to identify and remove illegal infiltrators, while TMC is opposing measures like SIR and threatening to roll back CAA for political gains.

Calling for decisive change in conclusion, he said the people of Bengal have resolved to defeat those attempting to alter the state’s identity. He concluded with a strong call: “Ei bar Banglar porichoy bodlanor cheshta je korche, tar bidai hobe (This time, whoever is trying to change the identity of Bengal will be dismissed).”

Bharatiya Janata Party Former National President and Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed a massive public meeting in Kamrup Metropolitan on Sunday and urged the people to give a resounding mandate to the BJP and NDA in Assam. During the programme, Assam in-charge Shri Harish Dwivedi, Assam government Minister and Guwahati District President Shri Tapan Das, Rajya Sabha MP Shri Birendra Prasad Baishya, and MP Shri Bijuli Kalita Medhi, along with other senior leaders and office bearers, were present on the stage.

Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda stated that over the past ten years, under the leadership of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal earlier and now under Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, and with the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the double-engine government in Assam has taken a significant leap in the field of development. Assam which was once considered backward, where reaching remote areas was difficult, is today witnessing new heights of development. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji over the past decade, whatever Assam has achieved has been effectively implemented on the ground by Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, creating a new chapter of development. Shri Nadda further noted that after victory in this election, the NDA and BJP will continue to take Assam forward on the path of development and transform it into a fully developed state under the leadership and support of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Union Minister asserted that this election is about establishing Assam as a developed state. It will place Assam among BJP-ruled states like Uttarakhand, Goa, and Uttar Pradesh, where the party has achieved a hat-trick of electoral victories, adding that now it is Assam’s turn to do the same. While the BJP aims for a hat-trick in Assam, the Congress is heading toward a hat-trick of defeats. Under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi the Congress party has moved close to a “century” of election losses over the past decade, and this election could complete that tally. A decade ago, Assam was marked by bombs and guns, corruption, terrorism, and governments that compromised with anti-national forces. Incidents of riots and curfews were frequent. However, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, along with Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam has witnessed a significant transformation over time and is now moving steadily toward lasting peace. Those who had once taken up arms have been persuaded to lay them down and join the mainstream, contributing positively to the state’s development.

Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda mentioned that development activities in Assam are progressing rapidly today. Work is being undertaken in the field of bio-refineries, and fertilizer plants are being established across the state. Assam is also moving towards playing a leading role in semiconductor manufacturing in India. About eleven years ago, India was counted among the “Fragile Five” economies and was considered economically weak. However, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, India has risen from the 11th position to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, and is steadily moving towards becoming the third-largest economy in the near future. People witnessed the impact of the new GST structure during Diwali last year, where the tax system was simplified. Two primary slabs have been introduced, 5% for essential daily-use items and 18% for larger products. Sectors like education and healthcare have been kept free from tax or excise duty, reflecting the government’s commitment to public welfare.

Senior BJP leader stated that according to the World Bank, the global economy is currently facing a slowdown, yet India continues to move forward with resilience. The International Monetary Fund has also described India as the “bright spot” in the global economy. In the Asia Power Index, India has surpassed Japan to emerge as the third most powerful nation in the region. Reflecting on the transformation over the past decade, he noted that earlier mobile phones in India carried labels such as “Made in China,” “Made in Taiwan,” “Made in Indonesia,” or “Made in Japan,” whereas today nearly 92% of mobile phones are “Made in India.” Shri Nadda also highlighted significant progress in the defense sector, stating that India’s defense exports have increased substantially and annual defense production has reached approximately ₹1.5 lakh crore. India has transitioned from being a nation that once depended on others to one that now contributes globally. In sectors such as agriculture and engineering goods, he added, India is exporting at nearly 67%, reflecting its growing economic strength.

Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda highlighted that in the past, it took decades for essential vaccines to reach India, around 40 years for tetanus, 28 years for tuberculosis, 20 years for diphtheria, and nearly 100 years for Japanese Encephalitis. When COVID-19 struck, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, a task force was constituted and within just nine months, not one but two vaccines were developed. Approximately 220 crore doses, including both primary doses and booster shots, were administered across the country to protect people from COVID-19, and this achievement was accomplished through indigenous vaccines. During the pandemic, India supplied vaccines to around 100 countries, out of which 48 countries received vaccines free of cost, showcasing India’s commitment to global health and humanitarian support.

Union Minister asserted that granting classical language status to Assamese was also accomplished under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Assam’s railway budget has increased fivefold. During the previous election campaign, the issue of land pattas was raised, and now under Mission Basundhara, around 28,000 people in Guwahati have been granted land ownership rights. The new campus of the Indian Institute of Management has been inaugurated in Guwahati and its temporary campus is also operational. An All India Institute of Medical Sciences has been established in Guwahati, along with a super-speciality block at Guwahati Medical College and a major cancer hospital. The previous Congress government led by Tarun Gogoi was marked by internal conflicts and confrontational politics. While paying respects to him, Shri Nadda stated that similar tendencies continue today in leadership that, according to him, focuses on division rather than development. Guwahati has seen significant infrastructure improvements, including wider roads, four-lane and six-lane highways, overbridges, and underpasses, transforming the city’s landscape. He concluded by appealing to voters to send Dr. Tapan Das back to the Vidhansabha to continue this development journey.

Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda noted that the foundation stone for an approximately 1.24 km-long extra-dosed bridge connecting Guwahati with North Guwahati was laid in 2019 by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, and it has now been dedicated to the public in 2026. If the people bless Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and re-elect the government led by Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, then on 14 February 2026, a major project worth ₹18,662 crore a rail and road tunnel under the Brahmaputra River will be taken forward, for which cabinet approval has already been granted. The Bogibeel Bridge had remained pending for 16 years but was completed within a year under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. An All India Institute of Medical Sciences has been constructed at a cost of ₹1,123 crore, and a ₹10,601 crore ammonia and urea plant in Dibrugarh has been inaugurated and will soon begin operations. He also highlighted that South Asia’s largest cancer care network is being developed in Assam, with hospitals already established in Dibrugarh, Barpeta, Tezpur, Lakhimpur, Kokrajhar, Jorhat, and Mangaldoi. Additionally, seven new cancer hospitals are under construction in Dhubri, Nalbari, Goalpara, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Tinsukia, and Golaghat, which will further strengthen this extensive healthcare network.

Senior BJP leader asked that under the North East Gas Grid, a 553-kilometre-long pipeline is being laid to ensure gas supply to states like Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, along with the provision of piped gas facilities. 2,530 kilometres of national highways have been constructed in Assam, which reflects the changing face of the state, and emphasized the need to accelerate this transformation further. Shri Nadda appealed to people to support this progress by voting in favour of the alliance symbol. Under the Vande Bharat initiative of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the sleeper version of the train has also been introduced starting from Assam. Around 50 new railway stations are being developed in the state. Four new airports have been started in Jorhat, Tezpur, Lilabari, and Rupsi. Over the past five years, approximately 1.56 lakh people have been provided employment, and Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma and his ministers have directly handed over appointment letters to youth. He also highlighted that under the Orunodoi scheme, about 48 lakh women are currently receiving ₹1,250 as financial assistance, with efforts underway to increase this amount. Under the “Eti Koli Duti Paat” scheme, ₹5,000 has been provided to around 6 lakh tea garden workers, contributing to new dimensions of development in Assam.

Union Minister noted that Assam’s economic condition has improved significantly, with the state’s economy growing from around ₹2.25 lakh crore to nearly ₹6 lakh crore today. While earlier there were only 6 medical colleges, now 16 medical colleges have been established. Undergraduate seats have increased from 1,000 to 1,875, and 803 postgraduate seats are now available. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, about 21 lakh farmers are receiving ₹6,000 annually. Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, thousands of beneficiaries are receiving health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, around 2.5 crore people are receiving 5 kg of food grains per person. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, 42 lakh people have been provided with toilets, and under the Jal Jeevan Mission, tap water has reached about 81% of households. He added that after forming the government again, a Uniform Civil Code will be implemented to ensure equal rights and equal laws for all citizens.

Shri Nadda mentioned that a ₹18,000 crore plan is being implemented to make Assam flood-free, with the goal of achieving a “Flood-Free Assam” in mission mode. 2 lakh government jobs will be provided, and 10 lakh youth will receive financial assistance of up to ₹5 lakh to support their economic and educational development. Under the Orunodoi scheme, the current assistance of ₹1,250 will be increased to ₹3,000. For farmers, in addition to the ₹6,000 provided under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, the Assam government will contribute an additional ₹5,000, taking the total annual support to ₹11,000. He also mentioned that land leases will be provided to tea garden workers so they can build homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and secure proper housing. The daily wage of tea garden workers will be ensured at not less than ₹500 per day. The 8th Pay Commission will be implemented, and two new reserve battalions will be formed to strengthen law and order in the state.

Senior BJP leader asserted that the Congress party is currently going through a state of “intellectual bankruptcy” and has become a tired, weakened, and hollow organisation. It lacks a concrete manifesto and clear vision, and is instead focused on dividing society and creating negative sentiments among people. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji remains committed to ensuring that essential services like LPG reach households, even during challenging times. Despite global inflationary pressures, efforts have been made to keep prices under control so that common citizens receive relief. In contrast, Shri Nadda stated that the Congress continues to engage in political rhetoric and attempts to mislead the public even during such circumstances.

Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda remarked that the late Manmohan Singh served as Prime Minister for ten years and was also a Rajya Sabha member from Assam, but questioned how often he visited the state during that period. In contrast, he stated that Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has visited Assam more than 30 times and the Northeast over 50 times. The BJP government is committed to the welfare of farmers, tribal communities, and the protection of water, forests, and land. The government is determined to take strict action against infiltration. He concluded by appealing to the people to once again form a Bharatiya Janata Party government in Assam to realize the vision of a “Viksit Assam.”.

Union Home and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah was present in the nomination rally of Leader of Opposition in West Bengal and senior BJP leader Shri Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur, West Bengal. On this occasion, he not only joined the nomination rally but also addressed the large gathering present at the beginning of the procession. He stated that the people of West Bengal are distressed by the misgovernance, corruption, violence, and illegal infiltration under the Trinamool Congress and are seeking change under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Shri Shah remarked that this change will bring positive outcomes for West Bengal and pave the way for building the “Sonar Bangla” envisioned by great personalities like Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and Syama Prasad Mookerjee. During the event, leaders present on stage included Leader of Opposition in West Bengal and Bhabanipur candidate Shri Suvendu Adhikari, BJP candidate from Rashbehari Dr. Tapan Das Gupta, BJP candidate from Ballygunge Shri Lokenath Chatterjee, and BJP candidate from Chowringhee Shri Santosh Pathak, along with senior leaders and a large number of BJP Karyakartas.

Shri Shah stated that ahead of the Bengal elections, he had toured almost the entire state, from Kolkata and Durgapur to North Bengal and everywhere he heard the same sentiment that people want to replace the government of Mamata Banerjee. Today, the people of Bengal are troubled by “tola-baazi”, harassed by the hooliganism of Trinamool Congress workers, concerned about the safety of women, and angered by the changing demographic structure due to illegal infiltration. The people are distressed by frequent incidents of bomb blasts and firing, rising unemployment, and what he described as record levels of corruption under Mamata Banerjee’s rule. The people across Bengal are now demanding change and are expressing their desire for a Bharatiya Janata Party government under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. The people of West Bengal are calling for strict security along the state’s borders, identification and deportation of infiltrators, and the realization of a “Sonar Bangla” in line with the vision of Rabindranath Tagore.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister asserted that the people of West Bengal are fully prepared for change. Wherever he goes, people clearly express that a BJP government will come to power on 5 May. The entire state is ready to bid farewell to Mamata Banerjee, but the key to this change lies in the hands of the voters of Bhabanipur. While winning seat by seat to reach a total of 170 seats will bring about change, the voters of Bhabanipur alone can ensure this transformation from a single constituency. Suvendu Adhikari initially wanted to contest from Nandigram, but Shri Shah advised him not to remain limited to one seat and instead challenge Mamata Banerjee in her stronghold. In the previous election, Mamata Banerjee was able to form the government in the state but lost in Nandigram to Suvendu Adhikari. This time, she will lose not only across West Bengal but also in Bhabanipur.

Shri Shah mentioned that earlier in the day, some journalists contacted him and said that the atmosphere in Bengal is in favour of the BJP, and that people want Mamata Banerjee to step down, action to be taken against Trinamool Congress goons, and those responsible for the killing of BJP Karyakartas to be jailed. When Shri Shah asked what the concern was, he was told that TMC workers might prevent people from voting. Shri Shah responded that this time, no one needs to be afraid, and no goon will be able to stop the voters of Bengal from casting their votes. He urged the people of Bengal to vote fearlessly and stated that the Trinamool Congress should not only be defeated but uprooted entirely and “thrown into the Bay of Bengal.” He added that the spread of corruption, “tola-baazi” and syndicate rule has made life difficult for the common people. Furthermore, the growing issue of infiltration has posed a threat to the state’s existence. The only solution to these problems is the formation of a Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

Union Home Minister observed that after 2014, all those states which placed their trust in Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and elected BJP governments have progressed on the path of development. Now it is the turn of the people of West Bengal and Bhabanipur. This change will bring positive outcomes for West Bengal and pave the way for building the “Sonar Bangla” envisioned by great personalities like Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah appealed to the people across Bengal to free the state from misgovernance of the Trinamool Congress by ensuring the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party candidates and forming a BJP government in the state.