Overview

• Sarma pledged to abolish the Village Council Development Committee system, accusing it of fostering favouritism and blocking transparent delivery.
• He promised equal access to schemes and land rights for all 26 communities, casting it as a guarantee of first-class citizenship.
• He announced payments on August 22 of Rs 10,000 each to 50,000 women, alongside support for 38 lakh Orunodoi beneficiaries.
• He said women buying LPG cylinders would receive an extra Rs 250 per refill from January 1, 2026, raising the annual benefit to Rs 1,500.
• He said the BTC vote would reflect citizens’ free will, as the BJP completes meetings in 36 constituencies and prepares to unveil candidates.