Assam CM visits Silchar on Mahashtami, ties Puja outreach to BJP civic poll win

Silchar, Assam – On Mahashtami, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived in the city for a brief visit that combined religious outreach with a political message. The CM’s itinerary included a puja ceremony at a local temple, where he offered prayers and interacted with devotees.
During the puja, Sarma emphasized the cultural importance of the festival for the Assamese community and underscored the state government's commitment to supporting religious harmony. He met senior party workers and local residents, listening to their concerns about civic amenities.
The visit also served to celebrate the Bharatiya Janata Party’s recent win in Silchar’s civic polls, a result that the party hailed as a mandate for its development agenda. Party officials accompanying the CM highlighted the victory as evidence of growing urban support for the BJP in the region.
The CM concluded the trip by promising swift implementation of promised civic projects, linking the festive spirit with the administration’s development goals.