10 days; third term: BJP banks on Jan Ashirwad Yatra for Assam election battle

Key Highlights

• The air was thick with the scent of traditional flowers and the sound of cheers as the Chief Minister wove through the streets.
• "I thank the people of Assam very much," Sarma remarked on the second day of the march.
• "Last night it went on till 12:30, and there were people everywhere.
• The public gave their full blessings".
• A Spiritual Start and Grassroots ScaleAlso ReadAkhil Gogoi says Raijor Dal–Congress alliance likely in ‘next couple of days’ ahead of Assam pollsAssam assembly elections: BPF’s ‘Dispur Chalo Yatra 2026’ begins to sweep all 15 BTC seats for NDAAssam CM rolls out three student welfare schemes to boost higher educationAmit Shah vows to ‘drive out every single infiltrator’ after BJP win in West Bengal8th Assam Pay Commission set up; Pay hike process begins, check exempted posts40 newcomers, 103 strong seats: Assam CM Himanta signals BJP’s game plan for Assembly elections The march commenced on Saturday following prayers at the Gupteswari temple, with Sarma leading a massive procession atop an open van alongside State President Dilip Saikia and Union Minister Pabitra Margherita,.