The inaugural day of the “Jan Ashirwad Yatra,” led by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, concluded in the Naduar constituency after a full-day journey through Dhekiajuli, Borsola, Tezpur, and Rangapara. Starting at 10 AM and extending past midnight, the event attracted hundreds of thousands of participants who gathered along the route to offer blessings and support, according to a statement from the state BJP unit. Citizens welcomed the Chief Minister with traditional rituals, including lighting earthen lamps and incense, and showering him with flower petals, demonstrating their respect and goodwill.
Significant crowds formed along highways expressing gratitude for various state government policy measures, such as granting land pattas to indigenous residents, implementing merit-based recruitment for government jobs, youth empowerment welfare schemes, the Orunodoi initiative, the Chief Minister’s Entrepreneurship Mission, wage increases for tea garden workers, and land rights initiatives. Supporters proclaimed Sarma as their preferred leader for a secure and developed Assam, enthusiastically chanting slogans during the yatra.
The campaign continued the following day in the Jagiroad constituency, with Sarma accompanied by BJP State President Dilip Saikia. The procession, under the theme “Assam’s Security is BJP’s Commitment,” will cover Morigaon, Raha, Nagaon, and Barhampur constituencies. Once again, thousands gathered to welcome the leadership, offering floral tributes and exhibiting vocal support.
Throughout the yatra, the Chief Minister reaffirmed the government’s pledge to reclaim five lakh bighas of encroached land over the next five years, emphasizing that land pattas would be issued exclusively to indigenous people as a significant measure to protect Assam’s land and identity. The yatra also underscored initiatives aimed at restoring the historic Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardev, highlighting the government’s commitment to cultural and heritage preservation. The presence of bulldozers during parts of the procession symbolically emphasized the administration’s determination to combat illegal encroachment.
BJP spokesperson Pranjal Kalita articulated that the “Jan Ashirwad Yatra” transcends being a mere political event; it serves as an outreach initiative to reaffirm the party’s dedication to the interests of Assam’s indigenous communities. He noted that the yatra exemplifies the government’s accountability to indigenous citizens, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring security, development, and lawful governance across Assam.