Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday rejected allegations of using hate speech during the recently concluded state assembly elections, following a decisive third term for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking after the results, Sarma stated that his campaign rhetoric was a reflection of the state's demographic realities rather than divisive intent, maintaining that he stood by every statement made during the trail.

The BJP-led alliance secured a comfortable majority with 82 seats in the 126-member assembly, while the Congress party won 19 seats. Sarma attributed the electoral success to the party's focus on protecting indigenous identity, citing data that suggests the Muslim population in Assam has reached 40 percent and constitutes a majority in 12 to 13 districts.

The Chief Minister characterized the election outcome as a critical juncture in the state's efforts to address demographic changes and illegal immigration. He emphasized that the implementation of the Justice Biplab Sharma committee recommendations on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, which provides constitutional safeguards for indigenous Assamese people, played a pivotal role in securing voter trust across various demographics, including younger voters.

On the opposition side, the Congress and the Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal-led six-party alliance failed to gain significant traction, with the Raijor Dal securing only two seats and other allies failing to open their accounts.

The state government is expected to prioritize the continued implementation of the Assam Accord's safeguards as it transitions into its new mandate. Further administrative actions regarding the identification of illegal immigrants and demographic protection measures are anticipated in the coming legislative sessions.