Guwahati, April 3 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted his government's development efforts in the Barak Valley and expressed confidence in the growing support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) across Upper Assam.
Emphasizing the importance of decentralized governance, CM Sarma said in a series of posts on the social media platform X that the state government has placed "significant emphasis" on the development of the Barak Valley.
He noted that a dedicated department has been created for the welfare of the region, along with measures to bring administration closer to the people.
The Chief Minister pointed to the establishment of the Assam Secretariat in Silchar as a key initiative aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency.
"This is not just a building, but represents our government's focus on bringing governance closer to the people," he said, adding that several development projects are currently underway in the Barak Valley.
CM Sarma further stated that the Secretariat in Silchar is dedicated to the people of the region, reflecting the government's commitment to inclusive growth and balanced regional development.
In a separate post, the Chief Minister spoke about the response to the BJP's campaign in Upper Assam, stating that there has been a strong turnout in several constituencies. He mentioned areas including Khowang, Duliajan, Makum, Digboi and Tinsukia, where public participation in campaign events was significant.
According to the CM, the turnout reflects the people's "strong faith" in the BJP and its governance record in the state.
He reiterated the party's commitment to safeguarding Assam's identity while creating more employment and growth opportunities for the youth.
The BJP leader's remarks come amid intensified campaigning for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, with party leaders seeking to consolidate support across regions through development-focused messaging and outreach efforts.