Assam CM Himanta Sarma thanks public for their "blessings" as Jan Ashirwad Yatra reaches Morigaon

The Chief Minister noted that people of the State are openly thanking him for providing land rights and employment over the last five years.

"I thank the people of Assam very much. Last night it went on till 12:30, and there were people everywhere. The public gave their full blessings," Sarma told mediapersons here.

The Assam Chief Minister further said, "We want to send a strong message that we will evict all illegal encroachers. I never thought people will come out in such large numbers. People are acknowledging what we did in the past five years, and I hope people will give us a strong mandate this time. A lot of people meet me, saying they got a job or a land or thank me for taking strict action against illegal infiltrators. People are supporting us."

Sarma had on Saturday officially kicked off the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' from the Dhekiajuli constituency in Sonitpur district. Initiating the first phase of the march, the Chief Minister had sought the support of the public for the party's future endeavours.

The yatra began at the Gupteshwar Temple, aiming to connect with one lakh people daily. The party has already announced an eight-day initial phase of the programme, which will continue until March 9.

According to the State BJP, through this yatra, the developmental and welfare initiatives of both the Central and State Governments will be taken to the people, while also seeking the blessings of the citizens of Assam for the forthcoming assembly elections.

Earlier, Sarma launched the BJP's "Election Songs" for the assembly poll campaign. During a programme held at the BJP State Headquarters, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan in Guwahati, three "Election Songs" for the Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026 campaign were officially released by the Chief Minister. (ANI)