Overview

• The Assam BJP released its Panchayat election manifesto, 'Sankalp Patra,' on April 26 in Guwahati, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP president Dilip Saikia.
• The manifesto outlines 15 key pledges, including compensation for crop damage starting at 33% loss, tax waivers for haat bazaars, and improved agricultural inputs like seeds and solar-powered pumps.
• Commitments to digital infrastructure include providing high-speed optical fibre internet to every gram panchayat, aiming to enhance rural connectivity.
• The BJP has already secured over 350 uncontested Panchayat seats, bolstering its grassroots presence ahead of the two-phase elections on May 2 and May 7.
• The manifesto also includes plans for small dams, village tractors, and modern crematoria, underscoring a focus on both welfare and infrastructure development.