“Watch His Face on TV—There’s Fear in His Eyes”: Rahul Gandhi Targets Assam CM

In a blistering address to a massive crowd in Chaygaon, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on launched a no-holds-barred offensive against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP governments at both the state and national levels, accusing them of large-scale corruption, land grabbing, electoral manipulation, and betrayal of the people. 

The speech, delivered amid rising political temperatures ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, drew sharp ideological lines between the Congress and the BJP-RSS combine.

“On one side, there is the RSS ideology of hatred, division, and violence among brothers. On the other, the Congress stands for truth, non-violence, and building an equal, peaceful society. This battle between two ideologies is ongoing,” Gandhi asserted.

“King, Not CM”: Gandhi Tears Into Sarma

Gandhi alleged that the political and economic condition of Assam reflects a broader national crisis, where governance is being replaced by authoritarianism and public resources are being handed over to corporate monopolies.

“The Chief Minister doesn’t see himself as a public servant but as a king. And this king is handing over your land and money to Ambani and Adani,” Gandhi said, triggering loud reactions from the crowd.

He accused CM Sarma of being driven by fear despite his combative public persona.

“Look closely when he speaks on TV—you will see fear in his eyes. He talks big, shouts a lot, but deep down he knows the truth: the day is near when the Congress babbar shers (lions) will send him to jail.”

“Corruption, Land Grabbing, Voter Fraud”

Gandhi did not mince words when targeting Sarma and his family, alleging deep-rooted corruption and land-grabbing across Assam.

“He knows the kind of corruption he and his family are involved in. One day, he’ll have to answer to the people of Assam. When I make a prediction, it comes true. I warned about demonetization, COVID, and GST—and I was right. Now I say this: Himanta Biswa Sarma is going to jail. Not even Modi or Amit Shah will be able to protect him.”

Calling the CM a "24/7 land thief", Gandhi added:

“He is obsessed with land—solar parks, resorts, whatever he can grab. This corrupt man is stealing Assam’s land around the clock.”

Gandhi warned that what unfolded in Maharashtra and is now happening in Bihar will soon reach Assam—mass voter list tampering and electoral manipulation.

“In Maharashtra, one crore mysterious voters suddenly appeared. No one knows who they are. The Election Commission refuses to share the list or CCTV footage. They’ve now started doing the same in Bihar, removing crores of poor, farmer, and Congress voters. Assam is next.”

He also claimed the Election Commission is no longer an independent body but working under BJP’s direction.

“ECI is now part of the conspiracy. It is acting at the behest of the BJP.”

“2026 Will Be Congress’s Year”

Looking ahead to the 2026 Assembly elections, Gandhi expressed full confidence in his party’s resurgence under the leadership of Gaurav Gogoi.

“The 2026 elections are close. The Congress will win in a sweep. We now have a dynamic state team led by Gaurav Gogoi. Assam is ready for change.”

He further accused the BJP of destroying the economic backbone of the country:

“Labourers, farmers, small businesses—these are the people suffering while five or six billionaires are benefitting. Youth are jobless, fuel and vegetable prices are rising, and public institutions—schools, colleges, hospitals—are being privatized.”

Mallikarjun Kharge Backs Gandhi, Slams BJP

Joining Gandhi on stage, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge echoed his sentiments and offered a scathing critique of BJP’s governance in Assam and across the country.

“Assam has always been Congress territory. BJP and RSS tried since the 1940s to take root here but failed—until they hijacked one of our own to form a government. That’s how they got in.”

Kharge praised Gaurav Gogoi for taking charge of the Assam Congress and vowed that the party had a comprehensive strategy in place.

“Thanks to Gaurav Gogoi for stepping up despite his national role. Under Rahul’s guidance, we have a strong plan for Assam’s future.”

He warned of Assam’s rising debt burden under BJP rule:

“In the last 10 years, the BJP government has saddled Assam with a ₹2 lakh crore debt. Who will repay this? The people will suffer.”

“BJP is a Bogus Government”

Kharge accused the BJP of running a “bogus government” that relies on intimidation, propaganda, and crony capitalism.

“Modi made Ambani’s fortune grow from ₹8,000 crore to ₹13 lakh crore. How? By looting the poor. They take a 25% cut, keep 75% for themselves, and use the rest to fund RSS-BJP operations. This is Modi’s udeshya (goal).”

He raised concerns about the demolition of homes and treatment of tea garden workers.

“Just last week, 2,000 families in Dhubri had their homes bulldozed. When Congress returns, we will rebuild them. And what about tea garden workers? They don’t even receive minimum wages.”

On the infrastructure front, Kharge criticized the so-called ‘double-engine’ BJP governance model:

“It took us two hours to travel from Guwahati to Chaygaon. Where is the road infrastructure BJP promised? This government is looting in the name of development.”

Migrants, Cow Politics, and Illegal Trade

Kharge also tackled contentious issues such as illegal migration and the BJP’s contradictory stance on cow protection.

“Don’t use the illegal migrant issue to scare people. Genuine citizens whose names are on the voter list must stay. Illegal migrants should be deported as per law.”

He further alleged BJP’s hypocrisy on cow protection:

“BJP leaders worship cows in public, but behind the scenes, they’re stealing and smuggling them. Ministers and officers took Gir cows from Gujarat—and many are missing. They drink the milk, eat the meat, and then steal the cows. What kind of politics is this?”

Kharge also accused BJP leaders of being involved in smuggling:

“There’s a nexus of coal smuggling, betel nut smuggling, and gutkha trade. It’s all happening under this government’s watch.”

Ending his speech with a caustic jibe, Kharge said:

“I advise the government to modernize Assam’s jails—they’ll need it after Congress comes to power.”

Context and Outlook

With the 2026 Assam Assembly polls on the horizon, the Congress party appears to be sharpening its tone and consolidating its base. Rahul Gandhi’s speech indicates a more aggressive strategy aimed at directly challenging the personal integrity of BJP leaders, while simultaneously tapping into rural disenchantment, inflation woes, and allegations of crony capitalism.

If today's rhetoric is any indication, Assam is heading into a high-decibel, high-stakes political showdown.

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