Assam Chief Minister Criticizes Congress Over Development Issues in Muslim-Dominated Areas
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma targets Congress for neglecting development in Muslim-majority regions, highlighting infrastructure issues.
Guwahati, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma intensified his political attack on Congress on Tuesday. He accused the party of neglecting development in Muslim-majority constituencies that have traditionally supported it. Sarma emphasized that the BJP’s governance model focuses on development rather than appeasement.
In a post on social media platform X, he highlighted the poor condition of a road in the Laharighat constituency of Morigaon district. He shared a photo of a local youth holding a poster that criticized the lack of infrastructure improvements despite repeated elections of Congress representatives.
“Look closely at this picture,” Sarma remarked, referring to the youth from Laharighat, a constituency with a significant Muslim population that has consistently voted for Congress. He pointed out that the roads are in deplorable condition because local legislators have failed to recommend projects for their improvement.
Sarma assured that the issue had come to his attention and promised that the state government would undertake road construction. “I have received this request, and I will ensure this road is built. Development for all, not appeasement for some,” he stated.
This intervention carries a strong political message, as the BJP aims to expand its support base in Assam’s minority-dominated areas, where Congress has historically enjoyed electoral backing. Sarma has repeatedly accused Congress of adopting a policy of minority appeasement, while failing to improve development and infrastructure in areas loyal to the party.
By specifically mentioning Laharighat and its long-standing voting patterns, Sarma aims to draw attention to Congress’s governance record in its traditional strongholds. The BJP-led Assam government is attempting to frame political competition around welfare schemes and infrastructure, arguing that the benefits of development should reach all communities, irrespective of religion or voting preferences.
These latest comments are significant in the context of Assam’s increasingly polarized political climate. Sarma’s message from Laharighat appears to reinforce the BJP’s broader political narrative—that electoral loyalty to a specific party should not come at the expense of roads, welfare, and development.
