Dilip Saikia Appointed as BJP Assam State President

The two-time Lok Sabha MP succeeds Bhabesh Kalita, with a focus on organizational leadership and upcoming elections.

Dilip Saikia, Lok Sabha MP from Darrang-Udalguri, officially took charge as the new president of the BJP's Assam state unit on January 17, 2025.
Saikia has a long-standing association with the BJP and RSS, having joined the party in 1991 and held various leadership roles, including National General Secretary.
Outgoing president Bhabesh Kalita congratulated Saikia and emphasized the party's decision to separate leadership roles from electoral candidacy.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other senior leaders expressed confidence in Saikia's ability to strengthen the party ahead of panchayat and assembly elections.
Saikia's uncontested nomination was reportedly supported by the BJP's national leadership, solidifying his leadership transition within the state unit.