Assam Assembly Elections 2026: What is BJP offering in its election manifesto? india news
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, outlining an ambitious mix of cultural, economic and governance promises aimed at consolidating its position in the state. The document, released by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presents 31 commitments under the party’s “resolution manifesto”.The central plank of the manifesto is a promise to protect the land, heritage and dignity of the indigenous communities of Assam. The BJP has also promised strict action against encroachment, including recovery of land allegedly occupied by illegal residents. Additionally, the party has proposed measures to implement a uniform civil code and strengthen law and order, calling these essential for long-term stability.On the economic front, the BJP has promised an investment of Rs 5 lakh crore to turn Assam into a major economic hub and the eastern gateway to India. The manifesto emphasizes infrastructure expansion, job creation for youth and sustained development, with the leadership highlighting what it calls a decade of transformation under its rule. The party also claims that better opportunities are encouraging Assamese youth to return to the state from global careers.
What are BJP’s ’31 promises’resolution letter ‘?
The BJP has promised the following commitments in its manifesto:
- We will protect the land, heritage and honor of the original people of Assam
- We will strengthen legislative protections to preserve the civilization, heritage and rights of the people of Assam
- We will invest Rs 5 lakh crore to establish Assam as the eastern gateway to India, supported by the Assam Gati Shakti Master Plan to ensure timely completion of projects.
- With the help of Central Government we will start Assam Nagar Upgradation Campaign
- We will launch Flood Free Assam Mission with an investment of over Rs 18,000 crore to make Assam flood free.
- We will provide employment and self-employment opportunities to the youth
- We will empower the youth of Assam to become self-reliant
- We will continue to provide rice, masoor dal, sugar and salt 08 at subsidized rates including mustard oil and will also provide free ration to the poorest families.
- We will launch One District, One University initiative and ensure wide coverage of medical and engineering colleges in each district to enhance quality higher education in Assam.
- We will transform education in Assam by ensuring education for all, building world-class institutions and expanding the teacher workforce
- We will strengthen the dignity, security and economic independence of Assam women
- We will ensure promotion, preservation and protection of the indigenous culture of Assam
- We will strengthen income security for farmers
- We will provide financial assistance to fish farmers while ensuring income support during the fishing period.
- We will launch Assam Krishi Unnayan Abhiyaan to modernize and strengthen agriculture market infrastructure and supply chain management
- We will actively urge the Central Government to implement the recommendation of the Group of Ministers (GoM) regarding scheduling of the six communities of Kochrajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Adivasis and Tea tribes, Chutia, Moran and Matak while protecting the constitutional, social and economic rights of the existing ST communities.
- We would urge the Central Government to consider including seven communities, Bishnupriya Manipuri, Bhar or Rajbhar, Newar, Bhujel, Sabar, Satnami and Kiranshekh, in the central list of Other Backward Classes, in line with their existing recognition in the state OBC list.
- We will work towards granting constitutional status to the autonomous councils of Missing, Rabha, Sonowal Kachari, Thengal Kachari, Deori, Tiwa and Boro Kachari tribes.
- We will ensure inclusive growth and land security for tribals and indigenous people
- We will ensure holistic development of tea tribe communities
- With the completion of more than 22 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural and Urban), we will construct an additional 15 lakh houses to ensure that every family gets a permanent home with basic amenities.
- We will launch Nijut Sipini to provide financial assistance to 10 lakh traditional weavers to support their livelihood and strengthen handloom production.
- Building on our rapid economic growth since 2016, we will double Assam’s economy to $150 billion by 2031 and grow it to $300 billion by 2036.
- We will provide a wage subsidy of Rs 10,000 per employee to new industries investing in Assam to support the training and employment of local youth, along with enhanced incentives for enterprises set up under Advantage Assam.
- We will launch Assam Tourism Development Campaign to establish Assam as a leading tourist destination.
- We will ensure timely implementation of all signed peace agreements
- We will focus on welfare of government employees, promoting good governance and strengthening law and order
- We will ensure holistic development of sports across the state with targeted interventions
- To develop Dibrugarh as the second capital of Assam
- To ensure overall development of Barak Valley
- Building on Assam’s incremental health investment of Rs 2,600 crore in 2016 to Rs 8,900 crore in 2025, we will strengthen the medical infrastructure in the state.
Officials said India has diversified its sourcing of crude oil and gas to address shortages caused by the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, while prioritizing LPG and LNG supplies to keep retail consumers and critical sectors unaffected. “Energy availability has definitely improved and we are in a much better position than we were a month ago,” said Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the petroleum ministry.
Responding to a question, Shipping Ministry’s Special Secretary Rajesh Sinha said that three foreign-flagged ships are loaded with LPG, four are loaded with crude oil and three are loaded with LNG. He stressed that the government’s priority is to ensure that Indian flagged ships carrying goods bound for India are allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Two LPG carriers carrying about 94,000 tonnes of cooking gas cleared the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and are likely to reach Mumbai Port and New Mangalore Port in the next two days.Responding to a question on how many empty vessels are likely to be sent back to the Persian Gulf for fresh loading, Sinha said, “We are yet to reach the stage where we can start sending them (Indian flagged vessels) back.”He also said that insurance premiums have increased. “The affected area is not just the Strait of Hormuz; areas outside it also fall under the High Risk Area (HRA).” He said that before the war commercial premiums used to be 0.04% of the insurance value, but have since increased. He said that in one case, the premium is now 0.7% of the insurance value, and it could be even higher.
“The Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its condolences on the tragic death of an Indian citizen due to the attack on desalination facility in Kuwait yesterday. The Embassy is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to provide all possible assistance and support,” the Indian Embassy in X said, confirming the first Indian death in Kuwait in the conflict.Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said a service building at its electricity and water distillation plant was damaged during the attack, according to the state-run KUNA news agency. Officials described it as a “brutal attack”. The plant which was attacked has not been identified.Ministry spokeswoman Fatima Jawahar Hayat said a worker of Indian nationality died as a result of the strike, Gulf News reported.
Numaligarh RefineryEnergy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku told parliament on Monday that fuel hoarding – not supply shortages – is the bigger concern amid the Middle East crisis.The fuel started arriving through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline on Saturday evening and is expected to be fully delivered by Tuesday. Earlier, 15,000 tonnes were brought through the pipeline, following a shipment of 5,000 tonnes from March 25, to meet the needs of Bangladesh, which was heavily dependent on Gulf imports.Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation is prioritizing sea routes as well as pipeline imports to keep supplies stable, officials said.
Investigation into his being a supporter of Khalistan 
masood azharElder brother of, Hakeem Mohammad Tahir Anwar. The cause of death has not been known. A funeral message said the prayers would be held at Jamia Usman-O-Ali in Bahawalpur at 11 pm.Sources said Anwar was one of Masood’s five brothers. If confirmed, this development is expected to leave a void in the leadership of Jaish. Within the terrorist organization, Azhar’s two elder brothers played key roles: Ibrahim Azhar managed operations in Afghanistan, while Tahir Anwar led Jaish’s armed cadres.Later Anwar was made the head of Jaish’s Markaz Usman-o-Ali. Last year, Markaz was used to temporarily host Masood’s Operation Sindoor. The funeral prayer message, which appeared to be from Azhar, read: “…my beloved elder brother… Hakeem Muhammad Tahir Anwar… has passed away…”
After the Question Hour, there was a demand for debate and Congress MP Manish Tewari said that there should be a discussion on the West Asia crisis and its implications.Rijiju told the protesting members that the government was ready to talk with them, but highlighted that Modi, apart from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, had made statements on the issue in both Houses.“Whenever there is a crisis, we are all together and there is no politics,” he said, adding that the government had called an all-party meeting to address the concerns. As the opposition MPs remained adamant on their demand, Speaker Om Birla adjourned the proceedings for some time. After the House resumed, the proceedings continued uninterrupted.