Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Targets Congress Government at BJP's Shimla Rally Over Job Promises and EVMs

**Shimla, November 1, 2026:** Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday addressed the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' padyatra in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where he criticised the Congress-led state government over its election promises and governance. Sarma participated in the political march alongside senior BJP leaders, including Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, BJP state president Rajeev Bindal and MP Anurag Singh Thakur. **Questions Over Employment Promises** During his address, Sarma compared the employment records of the Assam and Himachal Pradesh governments. He claimed that the Assam government had provided approximately 1.07 lakh government jobs against its promise of one lakh appointments. He also questioned the implementation of the Congress party's election promise of providing five lakh jobs in Himachal Pradesh. **Remarks on EVMs and Democratic Institutions** Sarma questioned the Congress government's position on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), arguing that the same electoral system had brought the party to power in Himachal Pradesh. He also defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying accurate voter lists were important for democratic institutions. His remarks were part of the BJP's criticism of the Congress-led opposition. **BJP Organises Padyatra Across Himachal Pradesh** The Shimla programme was part of a wider BJP campaign involving four major padyatras across Himachal Pradesh. The march began near the Old Local Bus Stand, passed through Victory Tunnel and Vidhan Sabha Road, and concluded at Chaura Maidan. Other senior BJP leaders and party workers also participated in the programme. The rally brought together leaders from Assam and Himachal Pradesh as part of the BJP's political campaign in the state. The statements made during the rally reflect the BJP's position and criticisms of the Congress government.