The Indian National Congress mounted an aggressive final-phase push in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, intensifying its campaign with sharp attacks on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the ruling BJP. In the closing days before polling, senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, held multiple rallies across key constituencies, energising party workers and drawing large crowds.

The late surge gave the Congress renewed visibility at a crucial stage of the contest, with the party focusing on issues such as corruption allegations, land rights, unemployment, and governance. Congress leaders directly targeted the Chief Minister, accusing the BJP government of failing to address public concerns despite being in power for years. Political observers noted that the sharper messaging and concentrated campaigning helped the opposition regain momentum in several battleground seats.

However, the timing of this aggressive push has also sparked debate among analysts and voters. Many believe that if the Congress had adopted the same level of intensity from the beginning of the campaign, it might have altered the broader political narrative in Assam. The discussion has brought renewed focus on campaign timing, voter psychology, and the importance of sustained momentum in elections.

With polling entering its decisive phase, the Congress’s late momentum is now being closely watched to see whether it can translate into actual votes and reshape the state’s political balance.