BJP Launches Star-Studded Campaign for Assam Assembly Elections

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that national BJP leaders including PM Modi will lead the assembly poll campaign starting March 24. The elections are scheduled for April 9 with results on May 4. The BJP has released its first list of 88 candidates. Sarma expressed confidence in strong public support.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that prominent BJP figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will spearhead the party's campaign for the Assam assembly elections beginning on March 24. This timeline follows the nomination filing process's conclusion. Union ministers and several state party leaders are set to join the campaign trail.

Scheduled to run until April 7, the campaign is an all-hands-on-deck effort to rally support for the elections on April 9, with vote counting slated for May 4. The BJP released its initial list of 88 candidates on Thursday, further laying the groundwork for their electoral strategy.

Sarma expressed confidence in winning substantial public support and conveyed gratitude to BJP state president Dilip Saikia for facilitating his candidacy in the Jalukbari constituency. The comprehensive election effort aims to propel Assam towards development and reflect the party's agenda and commitment to the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)