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The Hindu: December 7, 2025

Assam Congress Launches Outreach Initiative to Formulate “Bor Asom” Vision for Manifesto

DIBRUGARH, Dec 7 (2025): The Congress party in Assam has launched a public outreach initiative to shape its manifesto, aiming for a vision of “Bor Asom” (Greater Assam) that is inclusive of all communities. The announcement was made by Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi during a press conference in Dibrugarh on Saturday, December 6th, 2025.

Mr. Gogoi stated that similar outreach programs are being initiated by other opposition parties following a recent joint meeting. The goal is to engage with diverse segments of Assamese society, including youth, various communities, and government employees, to understand their aspirations and vision for the state.

“We need to reach out to the people to understand how today’s youth, various communities, government employees and all sections envisage Assam,” said Gogoi, emphasizing that mere criticism of the ruling government is insufficient.

Mr. Gogoi proposed a convention in January to consolidate the opposition’s collective vision for a “Bor Asom.” He drew parallels to historical Congress practices, such as the consultations that led to landmark legislation like the RTI, RTE, and MGNREGA at the central level, and the economic recovery roadmap developed during the Tarun Gogoi government in Assam.

Gogoi criticized the current government in Dispur for neglecting public opinion, stating, “Now, whatever the ‘raja’ (king) in Dispur feels, he does it. We don’t want to be like a ‘raja’, we want to be ‘raijor sevak’ (servants of the people).”

Lok Sabha MP and head of the party’s manifesto committee, Pradyut Bordoloi, emphasized that the manifesto aims to create a roadmap for the future, reflecting the aspirations of the Assamese people. While a common manifesto with other opposition parties is contingent on a potential alliance, Bordoloi indicated the possibility of developing common minimum programs. The Assam state election is due early next year. The outreach programs follow the ‘Raijor Podulit, Raijor Congress’ (people’s Congress at people’s doorsteps) program.

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