DK Shivakumar Forecasts Congress Resurgence in Assam, Citing “Karnataka Model” Against BJP Governance

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress election observer DK Shivakumar launched a fierce attack on Assam’s ruling BJP government on Saturday, March 28, 2026, ahead of the state’s upcoming Assembly elections. During a high-profile campaign visit to Guwahati, Shivakumar claimed that the people of Assam are “fed up” with the BJP’s “divisive politics” and are ready for a major political change. Drawing parallels to the Congress party’s recent success in Karnataka, he expressed strong confidence that a similar “wind of change” is currently sweeping through Assam, positioning Congress to form the next government.

Shivakumar focused his criticism on allegations of widespread corruption, labeling the current administration as the “most corrupt” in the state’s history. He accused ministers of “looting” the state over the past decade and described the government’s leadership style as “Hitler rule,” claiming that the state’s administrative system has collapsed. Beyond governance issues, he highlighted unfulfilled promises regarding land rights and criticized the poor living conditions of tea tribe communities and rising youth unemployment. Shivakumar also accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of using “polarization tactics” to distract from these failures, further claiming that internal dissatisfaction within the BJP is so high that some of its own members may secretly support Congress candidates in the upcoming polls.