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Himanta Sarma credits Modi development as NDA wins Assam with unprecedented BJP majority

Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Himanta Sarma credits Modi development as NDA wins Assam with unprecedented BJP majority

He also hit back at Congress over a singer’s death

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the NDA’s big win in the assembly polls reflects the government’s “good work” and Prime Minister Modi’s development focus. He pointed to BJP’s unprecedented majority, while accusing Congress of politicizing the death of a singer. Sarma also claimed India’s identity is fundamentally Hindu and urged Hindu Congress leaders to switch to the BJP.

  • Sarma links NDA victory to governance and Modi’s development push
  • He cites BJP’s unprecedented majority in Assam
  • Congress was criticized for allegedly politicizing a singer’s death
  • He urged Hindu Congress leaders to join the BJP
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