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NDA counts on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s 16‑rally tour, first event kicks off today
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 01:46 AM
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The National Democratic Alliance is banking on a series of 16 rallies led by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, with the inaugural rally scheduled for today.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has placed its electoral calculations on a fresh outreach drive led by Assam’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma. With the 2024 general elections looming, the coalition hopes the series of rallies will energise its base in the northeast and beyond.
Sarma, a senior NDA figure, announced a schedule of sixteen rallies across key constituencies, each designed to showcase the alliance’s development agenda and counter opposition narratives. The rallies will be staged in both urban centres and rural districts, targeting voters who have shown mixed preferences in recent state elections.
The first rally is set to begin today, marking the launch of the campaign. While the exact venue has not been disclosed, organizers expect a sizable gathering of supporters, party workers and local media. The event will feature speeches by senior NDA leaders, a review of government achievements, and a call for a united front in the upcoming polls.
Political analysts view the move as an attempt to capitalize on Sarma’s popularity in Assam and to project a coordinated national strategy. If the rallies sustain momentum, they could influence voter sentiment in several swing seats, potentially altering the overall electoral equation for the NDA.
Sarma, a senior NDA figure, announced a schedule of sixteen rallies across key constituencies, each designed to showcase the alliance’s development agenda and counter opposition narratives. The rallies will be staged in both urban centres and rural districts, targeting voters who have shown mixed preferences in recent state elections.
The first rally is set to begin today, marking the launch of the campaign. While the exact venue has not been disclosed, organizers expect a sizable gathering of supporters, party workers and local media. The event will feature speeches by senior NDA leaders, a review of government achievements, and a call for a united front in the upcoming polls.
Political analysts view the move as an attempt to capitalize on Sarma’s popularity in Assam and to project a coordinated national strategy. If the rallies sustain momentum, they could influence voter sentiment in several swing seats, potentially altering the overall electoral equation for the NDA.