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Sarbananda Sonowal
BJP

Sarbananda Sonowal

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) · Dibrugarh, Assam

Age
62
Terms served
3
Declared assets
—
Education
Graduate Professional

Background

Sarbananda Sonowal is a senior BJP leader who previously served as the Chief Minister of Assam and a Union Cabinet Minister. He won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Dibrugarh, marking his third term in the lower house.

Promise Tracker

0 fulfilled · 0 broken · 6 in progress · 0 unverified
AI Research Note: Promise statuses are researched by AI using publicly available information — news articles, PRS India (prsindia.org), Sansad.in parliamentary records, party manifestos, and government press releases. Last updated July 2, 2026. Data may be incomplete or subject to change.

  • Expand rail, road, and air connectivity in Dibrugarh to drive industrialization.

    Infrastructure · Source: ANI News

    As Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal has actively worked on inland waterway expansion in Assam. Dibrugarh air and road connectivity is being improved with central funding.

    In Progress

  • Support the expansion of the Digboi Refinery to promote an Atmanirbhar Assam.

    Economy · Source: PIB

    IOC's Digboi Refinery modernization is under consideration; capacity expansion discussions are ongoing with the Ministry of Petroleum.

    In Progress

  • Dibrugarh Vision-2045: Announced a master plan to transform Dibrugarh into a smart urban hub with advanced regional infrastructure.

    General · Source: 2024 Election Campaign Speeches

    Dibrugarh Vision-2045 smart city planning is underway; the city has received Smart City Mission funds and multiple infrastructure projects are ongoing.

    In Progress

  • Digboi Refinery Expansion: Advocated for expanding the capacity of the Digboi Refinery to 1 million tonnes for industrial growth in Assam.

    General · Source: 2024 Election Campaign Speeches

    Digboi Refinery capacity expansion to 1 million tonnes is being examined; preliminary discussions with IOC and Ministry of Petroleum are in progress.

    In Progress

  • Hosting Olympic Games: Pledged to fulfill the Modi Ki Guarantee of hosting the 2036 Olympic games in India.

    General · From party manifesto · Source: BJP 2024 Manifesto / Rallies

    India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics was submitted; the IOA is working on infrastructure preparation with government support, though final IOC decision is pending.

    In Progress

  • Expansion of Bullet Train Network: Promised the nationwide expansion of the bullet train infrastructure.

    General · From party manifesto · Source: BJP 2024 Manifesto / Rallies

    Bullet train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR) construction is ongoing; national bullet train network expansion planning is underway but no timeline confirmed for other corridors.

    In Progress

Controversies & Record

  • No recorded controversies.

Sources

  • https://myneta.info/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarbananda_Sonowal
  • https://pib.gov.in/