Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday highlighted the overwhelming public response to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) statewide Jana Ashirwad Yatra, sharing a series of posts on X that showcased large crowds, cultural symbolism, and enthusiastic participation at multiple locations, including Jagiroad.
In one of his posts, Sarma shared visuals of the gathering and wrote, “This is the crowd in our #JanaAshirwadYatra today,” underlining the scale of public turnout witnessed during the outreach programme. The Chief Minister later expressed gratitude for the response, stating that the enthusiasm and energy shown by people at every turn of the Yatra were deeply encouraging.
The Jana Ashirwad Yatra was formally launched earlier in the day, with Sarma describing it as a humble effort to seek the blessings of the people. “#JanaAshirwadYatra का शुभारंभ। जनता की शक्ति को कोटि-कोटि नमन,” he posted, paying tribute to what he termed the collective strength of the people. The Yatra reached Jagiroad as part of its ongoing journey across the state, where Sarma again sought public blessings and interacted with supporters.
A notable moment from the Yatra was the symbolic inclusion of Assam’s cultural heritage. In another post, Sarma referred to the presence of an elephant, calling it an integral part of Assamese culture. “गजराज असम की संस्कृति का एक महत्वपूर्ण अंग हैं। वे हमारे मित्र भी हैं और पूज्य भी। इसलिए #JanaAshirwadYatra में गजराज महाराज का आशीर्वाद भी अनिवार्य है,” he wrote, linking tradition and reverence with the political outreach.
The social media updates came amid the BJP’s broader mass contact programme across Assam. The party officially launched the Jana Ashirwad Yatra from the historic Gupteshwar Temple premises in Dhekiajuli of Sonitpur district. The Yatra was flagged off in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and State BJP President Dilip Saikia, marking the start of a statewide campaign aimed at connecting with citizens at the grassroots level.
Addressing the gathering at the launch, Sarma highlighted the Assam government’s focus on infrastructure development, industrial expansion, employment generation, and welfare schemes. He urged people to support the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a “Viksit Bharat” and a developed Assam.
On its first day, the Jana Ashirwad Yatra covered Barsola, Tezpur, Naduar, and Rangapara. In Tezpur, widely regarded as a cultural centre of the state, BJP leaders paid tribute to eminent cultural icons such as Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, Bishnu Rabha, Phani Sharma, and Padmanath Gohain Baruah, acknowledging their lasting contributions to Assamese literature, music, and theatre.
As the Yatra continues to move through various districts in the coming days, party leaders expect it to further strengthen engagement with the public, blending political messaging with cultural respect and expressions of gratitude for the people’s support.
