As Assam gears up for the upcoming 2026 general election, senior congress leader and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar is confident that the people of Assam voter will change the government.
He stated that, “The people need a change and they will vote against the BJP, We are confident that Congress will come back to power,” while speaking to reporters in Bengaluru. Calling it a “curious election” for Assam.
Shivakumar said the Congress senses a strong anti-incumbency mood and believes the electorate is ready to bring the party back to power. The Congress has intensified its groundwork in Assam, aiming to consolidate opposition votes and challenge the BJP’s hold in the state.
With top leadership stepping in and campaign momentum building, the party appears determined to turn the upcoming Assam election into a high-stakes political battle.
Shivakumar also announced his confidence on the party’s outreach efforts by senior party leaders, on several preparatory meetings and streamline election strategy will put back the congress party into power in the upcoming state election, he added.