Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 26 (HBTV): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bharatiya Janata Party's state chief, Dilip Saikia, released the party's manifesto (Sankalp Patra) on Saturday for the upcoming panchayat polls at the party's state headquarters in Guwahati.

Calling it a 'roadmap to enhanced rural prosperity,' the party said it is 'committed to beautifying every road and sub-road in the villages.'

The party has also promised to construct about 47,000 kilometres of road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and to continue nurturing sports talents in various villages through the successful implementation of programmes like Khel Maharaan and Sanskritik Mahasangram, which aim to identify and hone rural talent.

'From the field to the cultural sphere, the BJP has brought hope, enthusiasm and confidence at every level,' read the party's manifesto.

The Chief Minister is also scheduled to hold three rallies in Barak Valley to 'seek people's blessings for NDA candidates.' He plans to address a public meeting in Cachar at 11 AM, in Sribhumi at 12:30 PM, and in Hailakandi at 2:30 PM.

Earlier, on April 21, state minister Pijush Hazarika expressed confidence in the BJP winning the upcoming panchayat polls, pointing out that there is 'no strong opposition' in the state, with Congress being 'decimated.'

'I think the BJP will win more and more seats. People will vote for Narendra Modi, Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP. I am very confident that we will come back with an absolute majority,' the minister told ANI.

Earlier, CM Sarma also shared that the NDA alliance had already secured 37 Zila Parishad seats (35 BJP and 2 AGP) and 288 Anchalik Panchayat seats (259 BJP and 29 AGP) unopposed.

'The NDA has already secured 37 Zila Parishad (35 BJP and 2 AGP) and 288 Anchalik Panchayat (259 BJP and 29 AGP) seats unopposed. This is a massive and unprecedented mandate in Assam's political history,' the Chief Minister said.

Congress has also released its manifesto for the upcoming elections, unveiled by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Kumar Borah and senior party leader and former MP Ripun Bora during a programme held at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati.

The panchayat polls in Assam will be held in two phases on May 2 and May 7. The counting of votes will be held on May 11. More than 1.80 crore voters, including 90.71 lakh male voters, 89.65 lakh female voters, and 408 other voters, will exercise their franchise in 25,007 polling stations. (ANI)