As Assam prepares for the Assembly elections on April 9, 2026, the BJP has ramped up its campaign by deploying senior leaders from North India to secure a third consecutive term for the NDA alliance led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari have been leading rallies across the state.
Their speeches target the Congress over alleged historical neglect, infiltration politics, and failure to protect indigenous identity. At the same time, they highlight the BJP government’s achievements in security, infrastructure, and governance over the past decade. The campaign is backed by a 31-point Sankalp Patra aimed at consolidating indigenous, tea-garden, and other voter groups.
Amit Shah has taken a strong stand on the issue of illegal immigration. Addressing rallies at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur and Tihu in Nalbari on March 29, and later in Kaliabor and Goalpara, he said, “Congress fuelled infiltration and changed Assam’s demography.” He pointed out that nine districts, including Dhubri, became Muslim-majority due to Congress’s vote-bank politics under the now-scrapped IM(DT) Act.
Shah said the BJP government has stopped fresh infiltration by sealing borders but needs five more years to “identify, delete from electoral rolls, and deport” those already inside. “Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi can try to protect them, but we will drive them out one by one,” he said. He also highlighted that 1.25 lakh acres of land have been reclaimed from encroachers and said Assam is now terrorism-free, with over 7,500-10,000 militants surrendering.
Yogi Adityanath addressed a rally in Barpeta on April 3, campaigning for AGP ally Dipak Kumar Das. He accused Congress and AIUDF of harming Assam’s culture, heritage, and security through years of infiltration, violence, and riots. “Congress fled the battlefield even before the election,” he said, referring to candidate withdrawals.
Yogi promoted the NDA’s “virasat-vikas” model and promised action against infiltrators, as well as steps to stop “love jihad and land jihad.” He praised the “double-engine” government and urged voters to support it for continued development and cultural protection.
Rajnath Singh campaigned in Tezpur on March 31 and in Dergaon. He accused Congress of giving “step-motherly” treatment to Assam and said the state had suffered from insurgency, poverty, and lack of connectivity. He said the BJP has improved law and order and boosted infrastructure in roads, railways, bridges, and aviation.
Singh also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits and said the government is working to make Assam a $150 billion economy by 2030. He mentioned projects like the Namrup fertiliser plant as key job creators.
Nitin Gadkari, addressing rallies in Palasbari on April 2-3 also raised concerns about infiltration while promising rapid infrastructure growth. “National highways like those in the US within three years,” he said. “Saving Assam is saving the country,” he added, stressing the state’s importance for national progress.
The BJP’s Sankalp Patra, released by Nirmala Sitharaman and Himanta Biswa Sarma, includes promises such as a Uniform Civil Code, flood-free Assam, Rs 5 lakh crore investment, 2 lakh government jobs, land protection for indigenous people, and industrial growth.
With around 40 star campaigners, including multiple rallies by Prime Minister Modi, the BJP has intensified its campaign. Amit Shah has predicted over 90 seats for the NDA. As polling day approaches, campaigning is expected to become even more intense with the party focusing on a mix of identity issues and development promises to secure victory.