“Give Congress Strictest Punishment”: PM Modi Launches 2026 Assam Election Campaign With ₹24,000 Cr Blitz

GUWAHATI / KOKRAJHAR — On Friday, March 13, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off a high-stakes, two-day visit to poll-bound Assam, launching a dual-pronged offensive of massive infrastructure development and a scathing political attack on the Congress party.

Addressing massive gatherings in Guwahati and Kokrajhar, the Prime Minister urged voters to deliver a “clear message” to the opposition, accusing them of decades of “betrayal” regarding indigenous land rights and the sensitive issue of infiltration.

1. “Hand in Hand with Infiltrators”: Attack on Congress

Speaking via video conferencing in Kokrajhar, PM Modi framed the upcoming elections as a battle for the protection of indigenous identity.

• The Allegation: Modi claimed the “hand of the Congress” has historically protected infiltrators while denying legal land documents to original inhabitants.
• Bodoland Betrayal: He accused past Congress governments in Delhi of making “paper agreements” for show, keeping generations of Bodoland residents trapped in “false dreams.”
• The “Strictest Punishment”: Urging voters to punish the opposition, he stated, “Give a clear message that now there is no place for infiltrators in the country.”

2. Countering “West Asia Misinformation”

The Prime Minister hit back at the Congress for its stance on the ongoing Iran-US conflict, which has significantly impacted global energy prices.

• The Inflation Debate: PM Modi criticized the Congress for spreading “rumors and disinformation” about the domestic impact of the West Asian war.
• The Nehru Reference: In a pointed rebuttal, Modi referenced a speech by Jawaharlal Nehru where the former PM had linked the Korean War to Indian inflation. “Now, where is North Korea, South Korea and where is the rise in inflation? And today the Congress people are engaged in misleading the country,” he remarked.

3. ₹24,000 Crore Development & PM-KISAN Release

The visit wasn’t just rhetorical; it included the rollout of massive welfare and infrastructure projects.

• Infrastructure Boost: The PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹24,000 crore across Guwahati and Kokrajhar.
• PM-KISAN Milestone: In Guwahati, he released the 22nd installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, transferring funds directly to over 93 million farmers across India.
• The Next Stop: On Saturday, March 14, the PM is scheduled to visit Silchar to unveil projects worth another ₹23,550 crore before heading to Kolkata.

Assam Campaign Snapshot: Day 1