Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination for Assam Assembly Elections
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has officially filed his nomination for the Jalukbari assembly constituency, gearing up for a competitive race as he seeks a second term. With a campaign focused on preserving Assam's identity and promoting rapid development, Sarma is confident of receiving strong support from the electorate. His remarks also addressed rival party criticisms, emphasizing the BJP's mission to unite Hindu voters. The upcoming elections will pit the ruling BJP against the Congress party, with results expected on May 4. Read on to discover more about the political dynamics in Assam.
Mar 20, 2026, 14:32 IST
Sarma's Nomination Marks Exciting Election Race
On Friday, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted his nomination from the Jalukbari assembly constituency, setting the stage for an exciting contest as he aims for a second consecutive term. Sarma filed his nomination papers at the district commissioner’s office in the Kamrup (Metro) district of Guwahati, accompanied by a large number of supporters from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This show of strength comes ahead of the state assembly elections scheduled for April 9.
Campaign Focused on Identity and Development
Referring to this as his seventh election, Sarma outlined his campaign centered on identity and development. He emphasized the importance of preserving Assam's identity while striving for rapid development, stating, 'These are our two objectives.' He expressed confidence in receiving full support from the people of Assam. Additionally, Sarma responded to comments made by Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi, who portrayed the electoral contest as a personal battle against Sarma. He remarked that receiving praise warrants gratitude and noted that such comments indicate that they have become an institution, regardless of their claims.
BJP's Mission to Unite Hindu Voters
Sarma also hinted at the BJP's expectation of more candidates from rival parties joining their ranks, asserting that their mission is to 'bring every Hindu into the BJP fold' and argued for the unity of Hindus. Having served five terms as an MLA from Jalukbari, Sarma was first elected in 2001 on a Congress ticket before joining the BJP prior to the 2016 elections. Since then, he has emerged as a central figure in Assam's political landscape.
Confidence in Election Outcomes
The Chief Minister's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, expressed confidence in the election results, stating that voters are impressed by the work and changes implemented in Assam. She added that the party aims to secure a significant majority for a second term. The upcoming elections will see a contest between the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the Congress party, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.