Overview

• Congress leaders, led by Bhupen Kumar Borah, staged protests at Assam Police Headquarters, alleging police intimidation of their candidates under BJP influence.
• The party claims police harassment is concentrated in districts like Sonitpur, Darrang, Dhemaji, and Tinsukia, with officers pressuring candidates to withdraw nominations.
• Congress unveiled its Panchayat poll manifesto, focusing on rural job creation, timely elections, and reforms to MGNREGA and PMAY housing schemes.
• APCC President Bhupen Borah announced 17 complaints of financial irregularities in ticket distribution and proposed forming an inquiry committee to address these issues.
• The upcoming Panchayat elections, scheduled for May 2 and 7, are seen as a critical indicator for Assam's 2026 Assembly elections.