The strong assertion came ahead of the first Cabinet meeting of the new government, signalling that key ideological and governance priorities of the BJP will remain central to Assam’s political roadmap.
The oath-taking ceremony is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief guest, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, senior Union Ministers and Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states.
"Mamata Banerjee is worried that once a BJP government is formed in West Bengal, the beef trade here will stop," the Assam CM added.
With Mamata Banerjee heading the star campaigner roster and candidates spread across five regions, TMC is mounting its most organised electoral effort in Assam to date.
A past social media post by BJP Assam has triggered fresh debate after Bordoloi’s induction, with opposition leaders questioning the party’s shifting political stance.
Buzz also is that some other Congress and AIUDF legislators are also preparing to shift base, including to NDA ally Asom Gana Parishad.
