Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) campaign in Assam by addressing his first rally in Tinsukia.

Addressing people, Modi said that his fight is not against CM Tarun Gogoi, but against poverty and corruption.

"You gave 60 years to Congress expecting good things, I ask nothing but 5 years from you. But this is surely going to benefit Assam," he said.

Modi also said that Assam election is a personal loss for him as he has to send one of the most capable ministers Sarbanand Sonowal for campaigning.

The Election Commission has announced two-phase voting for the 14th Assam assembly elections on April 4 and 11. The votes will be counted on May 19.

With agency inputs