Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a strong warning following the formation of an eight-party opposition coalition led by Congress, stating that the state could fall under the control of migrant Muslims if the BJP government loses power in the 2026 assembly elections.
The Stark Warning from Assam's CM
Speaking at a government event in Gohpur, Sarma made a dramatic prediction about Assam's political future. "Be assured, the day BJP won't be in power, starting from capital Dispur, entire Assam will be taken over by miyas. This is my prediction," the Chief Minister declared, using the term "miyas" to refer to migrant Muslims of Bangladeshi origin.
Sarma positioned the BJP as a crucial barrier against what he called "aggressors" and expressed serious concerns about the growing influence of the migrant Muslim population in the state. He specifically warned that Assamese people who currently criticize the BJP government would regret their stance if a Congress-led administration comes to power.
Targeting Opposition Leaders
The Chief Minister launched a direct attack on key opposition figures who are part of the newly formed alliance. He criticized Assam PCC President Gaurav Gogoi, Assam Jatiya Parishad President Lurinjyoti Gogoi, and Raijor Dal President Akhil Gogoi, all prominent leaders in the opposition coalition.
Sarma accused the "three Gogois" of supporting the "miyas" and betraying their own Ahom community, which has historically been a significant political force in Assam. He pointed to Lurinjyoti Gogoi's defeat by senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in the last Lok Sabha election as evidence of the opposition's weakening position.
The Emerging Opposition Alliance
The political landscape in Assam shifted significantly with the formation of an eight-party opposition coalition that includes Congress, Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Anchalik Gana Morcha, CPM, CPI, CPI(ML), and All Party Hills Leaders' Conference.
This unity move was finalized during a crucial meeting of the Assam PCC's political affairs committee in Guwahati, held in the presence of AICC general secretary in-charge of Assam, Jitendra Singh. The alliance aims to present a united front against the BJP in the 2026 assembly elections, marking a significant development in Assam's opposition politics.
Sarma expressed confidence in BJP's continued dominance, stating that "If the three Gogois are doing politics under cover, we are doing works for people openly. We have people's blessings, and the opposition won't come in contest with us anyway in the election."
The Chief Minister's warning comes at a critical juncture in Assam politics, setting the stage for what promises to be a highly contested election in 2026, with demographic concerns and migration issues taking center stage in the political discourse.
