Notably, this rally marks PM Modi's inaugural election address in Assam following the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Benjamin Basumatary used to work as a village council development committee member of UPPL, which is in alliance with the BJP in Assam

Speaking to media persons in Biswanath, Sarma stressed the diminishing prospects of Congress, particularly under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, whose future he deemed 'dark'.

Sarma dismissed the credibility of Congress leaders' statements, suggesting that they often inform him of their intentions privately.