Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday (May 22, 2026) outlined the new government's vision for the State for the next five years in his first address in the 16th State Assembly amidst an opposition walkout, alleging failure of the dispensation to address core issues of the people.

Barely five minutes into the Governor's speech on the second day of the session, Congress and Raijor Dal MLAs trooped into the Well of the House.

They demanded that the government address core issues like inflation rather than dwelling on achievements.

The Congress legislators also displayed placards and raised slogans before staging a walkout.

The two Raijor Dal MLAs, led by their leader, Akhil Gogoi, remained in the House initially and continued to speak even as the governor delivered his speech.

After about 30 minutes, the two Raijor Dal MLAs also walked out, after submitting a paper with the points raised by them.

The governor, in his speech, said the return of the BJP-led NDA government for a third successive time was a testimony to people's support for the vision of the ruling dispensation.

"This mandate reflects the people's endorsement of peace, economic stability and inclusive development pursued over the past ten years. The achievements in restoring peace have been substantial and historic," he said.

He appealed to the people to exercise restraint in discretionary spending in line with the Prime Minister's appeal for austerity.

Mr. Acharya welcomed the government's decision to introduce the proposed law regarding the Uniform Civil Code during the current session, maintaining that it will strengthen social harmony, justice, gender equality and a modern progressive society.