10 Apr 2026
The Assam elections have turned into a direct battle between identity vs development, with Himanta Biswa Sarma pitching stability and governance, and Gaurav Gogoi pushing change and a new Assam. As campaigning progressed, the focus shifted from policy to personal attacks, allegations, and even a fake AI campaign, showing how perception now drives elections. By polling day, the contest had simplified into a clear choice between continuity and change, shaped by identity concerns and competing visions for Assam’s future.
