Congress will lose its relevance in Assam by 2031: CM Sarma​

Guwahati, Feb 17 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday made a series of sharp political remarks, forecasting a major restructuring of the opposition space in the state ahead of the 2031 Assembly elections and asserting that the Congress will steadily lose its relevance. ​

Sarma said that by 2031, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will no longer be contesting primarily against the Congress, but against Raijor Dal, indicating a shift in Assam’s political axis. ​

He claimed that Congress’s grassroots base, particularly among Muslim leaders and workers, is likely to drift towards the regional party. ​

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​According to him, the Congress organisation is weakening at the ground level, creating space for alternative political forces. ​

Referring to Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi, the Chief Minister said future political equations would depend on whether Gogoi chooses to remain independent or align with the Congress. ​

“If Akhil Gogoi joins hands with Congress, that is a different scenario. But if he keeps Raijor Dal independent, the BJP will have to fight Raijor Dal,” Sarma remarked. ​

He further observed that if Gogoi projects himself as consistent, serious, and politically mature, he could consolidate Muslim votes and emerge as a significant force, drawing a comparison with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. ​

The Chief Minister also spoke about leaders seeking to join the BJP, stating that many are keen to switch sides if assured of election tickets.

​“We are not interested in people who come only for tickets. Still, many will join before the elections,” he said.

​Taking an indirect swipe at Congress MP Rakibul Hussain, Sarma said leaders with political lineage often fail to grasp grassroots realities.

​He contrasted them with self-made grassroots leaders, whom he said he respects even if they are unable to join the BJP.

​Sarma added that exits of senior Congress leaders like Bhupen Kumar Borah create a deep ideological and psychological impact within the party, particularly among Hindu leaders and student wing members, further accelerating Congress’s organisational decline in Assam.​

--IANS

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