The political temperature in Assam soared on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra exchanged sharp attacks during campaign rallies ahead of the Assembly elections.
Addressing a public meeting in Dhemaji, Modi accused the Congress of encouraging “infiltrators” and indulging in vote-bank politics. He warned that such policies would threaten Assam’s identity, culture, and security, and alleged that the opposition party had historically failed to safeguard the state’s interests. The Prime Minister asserted that the BJP government was committed to protecting indigenous rights and ensuring development without discrimination.
Hitting back, Priyanka Gandhi, speaking at a rally in Nazira, accused the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of running a “mafia and syndicate rule” in the state. She alleged widespread corruption and claimed that governance had become opaque and driven by vested interests.
“There is mafia rule in Assam. People are facing hardships and want change,” she said, promising that the Congress would bring transparent governance and accountability if voted to power.
Priyanka Gandhi also raised local concerns, including unemployment and alleged irregularities in welfare schemes. She reiterated her party’s promise to ensure justice in key public issues within a fixed timeframe if elected.
The sharp exchange underscores the contrasting narratives shaping the election battle in the state. While the BJP continues to focus on issues of identity, infiltration, and national security, the Congress is targeting the ruling party over governance, corruption, and rising public dissatisfaction.
With polling scheduled later this month, the intensifying rhetoric signals a high-stakes contest, as both parties seek to consolidate their support bases in a closely watched electoral battle.
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