Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing critique of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a rally in Biswanath, marking a significant escalation in rhetoric ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections. Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Gandhi accused Sarma’s administration of corruption and failing to deliver on development promises.
The rally, part of Gandhi’s broader campaign tour in northeastern states, focused heavily on unemployment and infrastructure issues in Assam. Analysts suggest this reflects Congress’s strategy to regain lost ground in the region, where the BJP has dominated recent elections.
Political observers note the timing coincides with growing dissatisfaction among some voter segments over economic policies. However, BJP representatives dismissed the criticisms as desperate tactics from an opposition lacking substantive alternatives.
With polling still two years away, this early skirmish signals what may become one of India’s most fiercely contested state elections, testing both parties’ organizational strength in the region.