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Betting on welfare push, BJP targets 50% votes in Assam

The BJP in Assam is aiming for a 50% vote share in the upcoming Assembly elections, banking on an expanded welfare outreach rather than setting a seat target. The party says over 1.5 crore people have benefited from government schemes, a sharp rise from the 2021 polls, and highlights job creation and direct benefit transfers as key achievements.

21 Mar 2026 11:25 pm