“Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Magic Victory in Assam”, My Ind Maker, May 14, 2026
“Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed as the 16th Chief Minister of Assam after the BJP’s magic victory that swept the entire state by a storm. In what can be termed a politically symbolic mandate, the BJP-led NDA alliance scripted history by securing 102 seats out of 126, while the Congress-led Alliance was reduced to only 21 seats. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), led by Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, managed only 2 seats and others secured 1. The scale of this victory clearly reflects the confidence that the people of Assam have reposed in the incumbent Government. This election was not merely about political survival; it was largely seen as an overwhelming mandate for continuity of development, peace, and stability. Additionally, under the leadership of Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam has witnessed improved connectivity and rapid infrastructural growth such as the Rs. 6,957-crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, fast-paced construction of roads, expansion of highways, bridges and flyovers, improved administrative efficiency, establishment of public institutions such as universities, engineering and medical colleges in far-off, remote areas of the state, and greater transparency in Government recruitment processes, etc.
These have been some of the most remarkable and positive developments of the BJP Government in Assam. Several national and international media houses also noted that Assam’s verdict reinforced the BJP’s development-oriented and infrastructure-driven political narrative, emphasising continued expansion of regional influence. This election also exposed the limitations of social media-driven political narratives. For example, many believed that issues surrounding the mysterious death of renowned singer and musical icon Zubeen Garg in Singapore and the expected role of Gen-Z voters would significantly impact the electoral outcomes. Accordingly, the Opposition desperately attempted to turn emotional narratives into political weapons. However, the expected wave never materialised in reality. The results instead are suggestive of the fact that voters prioritise governance, stability and visible development over foolish emotional turmoil or social media-centric campaigns. The personal victories of several BJP leaders further highlighted the strength of the ruling alliance, indicating not only party dominance but also the popularity of individual leadership, especially that of Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Someone who is known for craftily planning his strategic moves by reading the people’s pulse, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma is one of the most politically savvy and erudite leaders of the country. He enjoys the goodwill of the public, his partymen, and whoever works with him. His vibrant roadshows, such as Jana Aashirvad Yatra, were unparalleled to that of any other this time. He travelled from one end of Assam to the other, unaffected by heat or cold. Unapologetically, he made the issue of protecting the Assamese culture and civilisation from Islamic demographic expansionism the battle cry of the Assam Assembly Elections both in 2021 and 2026. In 2021, he had fearlessly declared that the BJP does not seek votes from the 35% Bengali-origin Muslim community in Assam to win elections. He also accused this community of posing an open threat to the Assamese culture and language and as well as the composite Indian culture. It may be mentioned here that the Akou Ebar Modi Sorkar (Once Again Modi Government) song sung by the well-known Assamese singer Simanta Shekhar was successful in creating a benchmark for the BJP back in the 2019 general elections…….”
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