The Congress had announced five guarantees for Assam, with the biggest being ensuring justice for the singer-musician within 100 days of coming to power.
Addressing an election rally in Assam's Biswanath district, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is the "most corrupt CM" in India.
Riaz Hamidullah also paid homage to the sacrifices of the 1971 Liberation War, recalling the “bravery and supreme sacrifice” of freedom fighters and acknowledging India’s role.
The coroner ruled Garg’s death an accidental drowning, saying no one forced or pushed him, and added the singer had been intoxicated, likely impairing his judgement.
The poll will see a contest between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led five-party opposition alliance, with both national parties set to contest most seats.