HT Correspondent
JORHAT, Feb 26: “Delivering good speeches alone does not make someone a good ruler. India must establish itself on the world stage as a developed nation through its own capability,” Assam BJP state president Dilip Saikia said while addressing a BJP Youth Conference at the Kenduguri Kala-Kriti Centre in Teok constituency on Thursday.
Saikia stated that the BJP is moving forward with the goal of building a developed India by taking along people from all sections of society.
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Calling the day significant for Jorhat, he paid tribute to martyrs Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua and reiterated the BJP-led alliance government’s commitment to safeguarding Assam for future generations.
He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the government is working to connect youth with employment-oriented opportunities and promote self-reliance.
Describing the youth of Assam as the state’s greatest asset, Saikia said the government is progressing with the vision of transforming India into a developed nation.
Praising the chief minister as a dynamic leader dedicated to Assam’s development, Saikia remarked that the Prime Minister has visited Assam 40 times and has focused on action rather than mere speeches.
Referring to the Assam Movement (1979–1985), in which 860 youths sacrificed their lives, he paid homage to the martyrs.
Criticising the Congress party, Saikia alleged that during its tenure jobs were secured through money power instead of merit, depriving deserving candidates.
He claimed that the BJP-led government has restored merit-based recruitment and brought optimism among youths. He announced that 1.5 lakh youths would be provided employment in the coming year.
Saikia further asserted that leadership requires understanding people’s emotions and sentiments, not just good oratory skills.
Accusing Congress of working against indigenous interests, he urged youths to take decisive steps to protect Assam’s identity in the upcoming elections.
He noted that there are 72 lakh young voters in Assam and called upon them to safeguard indigenous rights.
Jorhat District BJP Youth Morcha president Deep Kalita, in his welcome address, expressed confidence in the alliance candidate’s victory in Teok.
He criticised MP Gaurav Gogoi’s style of politics and urged party workers to dedicate themselves fully to the BJP until the elections conclude.
Jorhat District BJP president Shantanu Pujari informed that youth representatives from 249 booths attended the conference.
He described the 2026 elections as crucial for protecting the future, heritage and traditions of the Assamese community, highlighting the government’s initiatives in preserving cultural and historical sites.
Also present was BJP National Secretary and Kaziranga MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, who said that people feel secure under the BJP-led alliance government.
He spoke about efforts to address unemployment, protect “jati, mati, bheti” and promote youth self-reliance. Former MLA Rana Goswami and several party leaders, including Kushal Pegu and Dipak Nath, attended the programme, which saw participation from hundreds of young men and women.
