Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that the Indian public continues to back Prime Minister Narendra Modi, rejecting opposition allegations that the government is afraid. Speaking to reporters in Haridwar, the CM dismissed attempts by opposition parties to target the Union government and questioned the basis of claims that the ruling establishment is fearful.
Sarma cited the Bharatiya Janata Party’s recent electoral successes in bypolls in Assam and West Bengal to illustrate the party’s continued popular support. He noted that the number of people mobilised in favour of Modi far exceeds those who gathered in Delhi, and he highlighted the BJP’s strong performance in Assam, asserting that the party will remain a force in future elections.
The chief minister criticised a section of the opposition for repeatedly attacking the Union government while failing to achieve its objectives. He said that elections should be judged by the work done for the public, not by accusations of intimidation. Sarma questioned the notion of the government being “afraid” and pointed out that meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and the Supreme Court are routine, not exceptional.
Sarma’s remarks reinforce the BJP’s position that electoral support and governance record, rather than allegations of political intimidation, should shape public perception of the government. He dismissed the opposition’s criticism as an unsuccessful attempt to undermine the administration, affirming that the electorate remains firmly behind Modi.
