Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, speaking at a BJP State Executive Meeting, delivered a speech opposing communal brotherhood and religious harmony, describing them as a conspiracy to “weaken the community in a civilisational war.” He dismissed the slogan of communal harmony—“Shankar–Azan”—arguing that Azan Fakir had no ideological connection with Shankardev. He warned that, within their lifetime, they would witness the “takeover” of villages and towns one after another. Naming districts with significant Muslim populations, he claimed that Assamese people in these areas were living with difficulty and being reduced to “second-class citizens.” He asserted that the upcoming election was about preserving “Sanatan” on the sacred land of Assam and India. He further alleged that the Bangladeshi immigrant Muslim population in Assam was increasing, claiming that the “Miya-Muslim of Bangladeshi origin” population would reach 40 per cent by 2027. Invoking violence in Bangladesh, he claimed that Muslims believe in exclusivism, and place religion above the nation.