As Assam moves closer to its Assembly elections, state minister Piyush Hazarika said that he was confident that voters would return the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies to power. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Hazarika asserted that the ruling government’s development initiatives and policy decisions have strengthened public support across the state.
Assam will vote for all 126 Assembly constituencies in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. Hazarika said the people of the state would once again back the BJP-led alliance rather than the Indian National Congress, which governed Assam for decades before the BJP formed the government.
Government highlights development record
Hazarika placed the government’s development achievements at the centre of the BJP’s campaign narrative. He said the present administration has significantly expanded healthcare and educational infrastructure across Assam.
Drawing comparisons with previous governments, the minister said the Congress built only six hospitals and 12 universities during its 70 years in power, while the BJP-led government has established 16 medical colleges and expanded the state’s university count to 32.
“We have done a lot. That is why the people of Assam will vote only for the BJP and our alliance, not the Congress,” Hazarika said.
He also highlighted the expansion of medical education in the state. According to the minister, the number of medical seats has increased from 726 earlier to 1,850 under the current government, and the state plans to increase this capacity further to 2,800 seats.
Employment and industrial push
Employment generation remains a key focus of the ruling party’s campaign. Hazarika said that if the government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma returns to power, the state will provide between two and 2.5 lakh government jobs to young people.
“If we come to power again, we will give 2 to 2.5 lakh government jobs,” Hazarika said.
He also referred to the Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Scheme, under which financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh has already been provided to one lakh youths.
“We have been able to provide Rs 2 lakh to one lakh youths under the Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Scheme. Now we have targeted to bring 10 lakh youths under the scheme and increase the amount from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh,” he said.
The minister further highlighted Assam’s industrial expansion. “MoUs worth Rs 5.5 lakh crore were signed during Advantage Assam 2.0. Now MoUs worth Rs 2 lakh crore have started,” Hazarika said.
He added that the Jagiroad Semiconductor Project would generate employment for around 29,000 local youths and that 15 five-star hotels are expected to come up in Guwahati as part of the state’s economic growth.
Flood management and welfare schemes
Flood management, a major challenge in Assam, was also highlighted by the minister. Hazarika said the government has constructed around 1,000 kilometres of new embankments over the past five years, with an investment of Rs 18,000 crore.
“In the last five years, we have built 1,000 km of new embankments in Assam. We will build another 120 to 150 km in a year or one and a half years,” he said. According to him, these measures have helped reduce flooding in the state by nearly 70 percent.
Hazarika also referred to welfare initiatives in the education sector. More than 57 lakh students have received free textbooks, while free bicycles have been distributed to around 10 lakh girl students. Financial assistance has also been extended to nearly four lakh girls under the Nijut Moina Scheme, and the Nijut Babu Scheme has also been launched.
UCC stance and remarks on Zubeen Garg
Hazarika reiterated the BJP’s position on implementing a Uniform Civil Code, stating that the country should have a uniform legal framework.
“We must definitely introduce the UCC. We must have one constitution in one country. Except for the Sixth Schedule areas, we will definitely introduce the UCC,” he said. The minister also criticised the Congress for bringing the name of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg into political discussions. Garg died in Singapore on September 19, 2025, after drowning in the waters off Lazarus Island.
“They have made a big mistake because Zubeen Da’s family has criticised it. They say that Zubeen Da’s name should not be brought into politics. They have done so and they should apologise to Zubeen’s family,” Hazarika said.
As campaigning intensifies ahead of the April 9 vote, the BJP leadership continues to project the election as a verdict on governance, development and economic progress in Assam.
