The success was fueled by an unprecedented voter turnout and modifications in delimitation that altered the electoral landscape in the state. Assam experienced its highest voter participation ever, achieving a turnout of 85.38%.
The BJP clinched 82 out of the 90 seats it contested. Additionally, its partners—the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)—each won 10 seats, bringing the NDA’s total to 102 in the 126-member Assembly.
The opposition, Indian National Congress (INC), managed to secure 19 seats, while the All-India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and Raijor Dal each attained two seats. The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) won one seat.
Prior to the Assembly elections in Assam, the BJP launched a manifesto detailing various cultural, economic, and governance-related promises aimed at reinforcing its influence in the state. This document, revealed by Nirmala Sitharaman, encompasses 31 significant commitments under the party’s ‘Sankalp Patra.’
Within its manifesto, the BJP has vowed to protect land, heritage, and cultural rights, in addition to committing to strict measures against encroachments and efforts to enhance law and order. The introduction of a Uniform Civil Code has also been proposed. Economically, the party aims to invest ₹5 lakh crore to transform Assam into a significant economic hub and the eastern gateway of India.
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The party has committed to safeguarding the land, heritage, and dignity of Assam’s indigenous populace.
It has pledged an investment of ₹5 lakh crore to establish Assam as India’s Eastern Gateway, supported by an Asom Gati Shakti Master Plan to ensure timely project completion.
The BJP will guarantee the prompt implementation of all signed peace accords.
The party aspires to double Assam’s economy to $150 billion by 2031 and elevate it to $300 billion by 2036.
It plans to launch the Asom Parjyatan Bikash Abhijan to enhance Assam’s status as a prime tourism destination.
The party will continue providing rice, masur dal, sugar, and salt at subsidized rates, including mustard oil, along with free rations for the most impoverished families.
The party intends to fortify income security for farmers and offer financial aid to fish farmers, providing income support during non-fishing periods.
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The BJP will initiate the Nijut Sipini to offer financial assistance to 10 lakh traditional weavers, supporting their livelihoods and bolstering handloom production.
It has pledged to promote inclusive development and land security for tribal and indigenous communities.
With over 22 lakh houses completed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin and Urban), the BJP plans to construct an additional 15 lakh houses to ensure every family has access to a pucca house with essential amenities.
Here are more promises from the BJP manifesto for Assam:
We will ensure the comprehensive development of tea tribe communities.
We will create employment and self-employment opportunities for the youth.
We will empower the youth of Assam towards self-reliance.
We will advocate for constitutional status for the Autonomous Councils of various tribes, including Mising, Rabha, Sonowal Kachari, Thengal Kachari, Deori, Tiwa, and Boro Kachari.
We will launch the Asom Krishi Unnayan Abhijan to modernize and enhance agricultural market infrastructure and supply chain management.
We will actively engage the Central Government to implement the Group of Ministers (GoM) recommendations regarding the six communities of KochRajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Adivasis & Tea Tribes, Chutia, Moran, and Matak, while safeguarding the constitutional, social, and economic rights of existing ST communities.
We will advocate for the Central Government to consider including seven communities—Bishnupriya Manipuri, Bhar or Rajbhar, Newar, Bhujel, Sabar, Satnami, and Kiran Sheikh—in the Central List of Other Backward Classes, aligning with their current recognition in the State OBC list.
We will enhance the dignity, security, and economic independence of women in Assam.
We will promote, protect, and preserve the indigenous culture of Assam.
