Rajnath Singh, speaking at a rally in Tezpur, accused the Indian National Congress of long neglecting Assam and hindering its progress. He said the Bharatiya Janata Party government is focused on safeguarding the state’s culture and driving development under Himanta Biswa Sarma. Singh claimed the region has moved from unrest and poverty to growth and opportunity. He also praised Narendra Modi for prioritizing the Northeast, while alleging Congress encouraged illegal immigration from Bangladesh for vote-bank politics.