Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma exuded confidence in the BJP-led alliance’s prospects in the upcoming Assembly elections, highlighting women and Gen Z voters as the backbone of electoral momentum.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, CM Sarma said, “You will find women at public meetings and youth at rallies. There is tremendous enthusiasm among them. This election is being fought by Gen Z and women, and we are going to see a great result.”

The Chief Minister reflected on his recent campaign trail, including rallies in Dhakuakhana and Lakhimpur, constituencies that were closely contested in the previous election. “Last time, we were tense till the final counting in these seats. But now, they have turned into A+ seats. With the work done by our government and major initiatives by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, people are set to vote one-sidedly for the BJP-AGP-BPF alliance,” he asserted.

Focus on governance, not opposition

When questioned about the opposition, CM Sarma maintained that issues like infiltration remain important but downplayed the need to amplify rival narratives. Without directly naming Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi, he stated: “Speaking about them now only gives free publicity. That time has passed, and I do not want to bring them back into the limelight.”

He emphasised that the electorate is eager to reward governance and welfare initiatives, “There is no need to create major issues. People are excited, and we are ready for the elections.”

CM Sarma revealed that the BJP-led alliance will soon release a vision document detailing its roadmap for governance. “Everything will be in our vision document. In politics, there are no fixed targets like in cricket. Ultimately, people will decide - but we are confident of a thumping majority,” he added.

The BJP-led alliance is betting on strong voter engagement among women and youth, highlighting welfare schemes, development projects, and governance initiatives to consolidate support in Assam.

Election schedule and key details

Polling Date: April 9, 2026, across all 126 Assembly constituencies.

Counting of Votes: May 4, 2026.

CM Sarma will contest from his traditional Jalukbari seat.

The battle is set between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government aiming for a third consecutive term and the Congress, which seeks to reclaim power in the state.