Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi today criticised the proposed Special Revision (SR) of the electoral rolls, saying the move could pose a serious threat to Assam’s demographic balance. Speaking to reporters, he said the process may open the way for a large number of outsiders to be included in the state’s voter list.
Gogoi said that at a time when people across the country are raising objections to the SIR (Special Identification Register)-related measures, the Assam government is pushing ahead with a revision exercise that could weaken the state’s safeguards. He claimed the current model of revision creates a situation where individuals arriving from outside the state, even just a few days earlier, might still manage to become voters in Assam.
“This has opened the door for thousands — even lakhs — of people to be brought into Assam,” Gogoi said, accusing the ruling BJP government of deliberately building conditions that could harm the interests of indigenous communities. He added that the SR exercise could allow not only foreigners but also people from other Indian states to be added to Assam’s voter rolls without proper checks. 
Calling the move an “existential threat” to Assam’s native communities, Gogoi said the AJP firmly demands that the Special Revision process be cancelled. He warned that the revision could change the state’s demographic structure in ways that would be difficult to correct later.
Gogoi also spoke about political developments concerning Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi. He said that during the latest meeting of Opposition parties, leaders discussed strategies to defeat the BJP in the 2026 Assembly elections. He added that the discussions included issues related to seat-sharing and possible timelines for finalising arrangements among the parties.
The AJP president urged all Opposition leaders to act with responsibility and maintain unity in the interest of the people of Assam. “To prevent an atmosphere of mistrust, everyone must exercise restraint,” he said. “Whatever we do will directly impact the public. People will judge us based on what we say and how we act.”
The first joint meeting of Opposition parties saw detailed talks on how the alliance could work together. According to Gogoi, the parties explored ways to move forward on seat-sharing and how to strengthen coordination ahead of the upcoming elections. More discussions are expected in the coming weeks as Opposition groups try to reach a clear understanding before 2026.
