Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Mission Ranjan Das has made a bold political statement in Assam’s Sribhumi district, asserting that the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has lost its organizational grip in the region. He voiced his views while addressing a gathering of BJP workers and supporters during a public outreach program in the district. Das claimed that AGP’s fading influence stems from its inability to adapt to the changing political landscape and its lack of meaningful engagement with grassroots issues.
Das emphasized that the BJP has grown stronger across Assam by staying connected with the people, addressing developmental concerns, and maintaining transparency in governance. He said AGP, once a prominent force in Assam’s regional politics, has failed to sustain its relevance in places like Sribhumi, where voters now look toward the BJP for leadership and direction. He credited the BJP’s consistent outreach and pro-people policies for the shift in public sentiment.
The BJP MP highlighted that the younger generation, in particular, has distanced itself from AGP due to the party’s outdated strategies and lack of fresh leadership. Das also pointed to AGP’s alliance with the BJP as a double-edged sword, stating that while the alliance gave the regional party temporary survival, it also eroded its independent identity. He said many voters now see AGP leaders more as junior partners than as representatives of a distinct political ideology.
During his speech, Mission Ranjan Das reaffirmed the BJP’s commitment to strengthening its organizational base in Sribhumi. He directed party workers to increase their engagement with local communities and urged them to continue implementing government schemes efficiently. Das argued that the public’s trust in the BJP stems from tangible improvements in roads, electricity, education, and healthcare across Assam. He said BJP’s development model resonates well in Sribhumi and is the primary reason for AGP’s diminishing support.
Das further elaborated that while AGP once thrived on the promise of Assamese nationalism, it failed to evolve beyond that identity. He said BJP has successfully merged regional pride with national vision, offering voters a broader platform that delivers both cultural affirmation and economic opportunity. He stressed that the BJP’s leadership, both at the state and national levels, has remained accessible and responsive, unlike the AGP’s aging cadre.
As part of his visit, Das met with local opinion leaders, panchayat members, and youth representatives. He listened to their concerns and assured them of continued attention from the BJP government. He encouraged young voters to participate actively in local governance and dismissed attempts by AGP leaders to revive their base as reactionary and unconvincing.
The Rajya Sabha MP also addressed questions about the future of the BJP-AGP alliance, making it clear that any alliance must serve the people’s interest. He indicated that if the AGP failed to rejuvenate itself and bring value to the partnership, voters would ultimately reject it at the ballot box. He maintained that the BJP is fully capable of contesting and winning elections on its own strength in Sribhumi and elsewhere in Assam.
Mission Ranjan Das also took the opportunity to reflect on the political journey of AGP, stating that the party once held the aspirations of the Assamese people but has since lost its way. He said AGP leaders had grown complacent over the years, relying on past glory rather than building a vision for the future. According to him, their failure to connect with emerging socio-economic challenges and youth aspirations has made them irrelevant in districts like Sribhumi, where people now prioritize performance over legacy.
He drew attention to the growing dissatisfaction among AGP’s grassroots workers, many of whom he claimed have already shifted loyalty to the BJP in recent months. Das stated that this internal erosion within AGP is a visible sign of the party’s inability to retain organizational unity and inspire confidence among its own cadre. He said BJP’s consistent momentum in electoral campaigns and governance has exposed the weaknesses of smaller regional players.
During his interaction with local villagers, Das praised the BJP government’s policies that have directly benefited Sribhumi’s rural population. He mentioned welfare schemes such as PMAY for housing, Ujjwala for LPG distribution, and rural electrification drives, all of which have helped transform daily life. He said such direct and visible improvements in living conditions have made it difficult for any rival party to gain traction unless they bring something truly new to the table.
He also expressed concern over attempts by some AGP leaders to revive ethnic divisions for political gain. He cautioned that such tactics no longer resonate with a new generation of voters who seek development, employment, and stability. Das said the BJP’s governance record speaks for itself and that voters now expect inclusive growth and long-term planning instead of rhetoric or symbolism.
In a symbolic move, Das visited a community development center funded under a central scheme and interacted with young entrepreneurs. He highlighted their success stories as examples of how BJP policies have empowered youth in Sribhumi. He said these stories stand in contrast to the narrative offered by AGP, which according to him, fails to present any roadmap for economic empowerment or modern governance.
As he concluded his visit, Das reaffirmed that the BJP is not just contesting elections but is also committed to long-term institution building in Assam. He emphasized that party leaders are constantly training new volunteers, involving women in local decision-making, and strengthening panchayat-level leadership. He said this inclusive and dynamic approach would ensure that the BJP not only wins seats but also wins trust.
With Panchayat elections around the corner, Mission Ranjan Das’s remarks are likely to stir political debate in Sribhumi and beyond. His sharp critique of AGP signals a shift in tone within the BJP, one that seeks to assert complete dominance in regions where coalition politics once prevailed. Whether AGP manages to respond with renewed vigor remains to be seen, but for now, the BJP seems poised to tighten its grip in yet another corner of Assam.