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GUWAHATI: The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) is set to emerge as the single largest party in Assam's Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, the counting of votes of which was under way at the time of going to press. According to latest reports, the BPF was leading in 21 of the autonomous council's 40 seats, United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) in 11 and BJP in eight. The results are expected later tonight or Saturday. The BTC, currently ruled by the BJP-UPPL combine, went to polls on September 22. The council administers the five districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri. Led by former rebel leader-turned-politician Hagrama Mohilary, the BPF was in power for 15 years until being ousted in the 2020 elections. Now, the BPF will look to secure a simple majority with at least 21 seats and thereby, avoid reliance on another party for the formation of the next government. In the event of a hung House, the BJP might forge an alliance either with the BPF or with the UPPL. Despite being in power with the UPPL, the BJP had not forged a pre-poll alliance with the Pramod Boro-led party.
Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, while holding marathon campaign rallies in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) for the council elections amid rain for the consecutive second day on Sunday, said BJP wants to work in tandem with the United Peoples' Party Liberal (UPPL) and Bodoland Peoples' Front (BPF) for the region's peace and progress instead of criticising the parties."The energy witnessed in my meetings today was infectious. It filled each one of us with a renewed vigour to commit ourselve ...Read More >
In Assam, Bodoland People's Front (BPF) returned to power with a clear majority in the Bodoland Territorial Council Polls, winning 28 seats of the 40 member council. Ruling UPPL managed 7 seats, while BJP secured 5 seats in the final results. The counting commenced yesterday and the process completed today morning. The polling for the Council took place on 22nd of this month with 77.9 voter turnout. Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) comprises five districts- Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang, Udalguri and Tamulpur. ...Read More >
Guwahati: Fresh from a sweeping victory in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, Bodoland People's Front (BPF) chief Hagrama Mohilary announced on Sunday that his new council will take oath in Kokrajhar on October 5. This was decided after meeting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Dispur on Sunday evening. Earlier, Mohilary announced that the swearing-in ceremony would be held on October 3. Mohilary, accompanied by newly elected BPF members, called on Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at the Raj Bhavan to formally stake a claim to form the next government. "As tradition, we c ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not yet finalised its strategy for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, but a plan is expected to be outlined by December. At the swearing-in ceremony of BPF leader Charan Boro, Sarma stated, "In the 2026 polls, we will develop a collaborative approach because everyone seeks a stable government in Assam under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Though we haven't had detailed discussions yet, by December we should be able to share our strategy." Charan Boro, a two-time MLA from Majbat co ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday emphasised the development of Assam under the BJP government and described the previous ten years as an "era of service and good governance." Addressing a public rally in Assam's Gogamukh, the Prime Minister expressed confidence of achieving a "hattrick" of victory in the state. Meanwhile, in an indirect jibe at LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, he stressed that the upcoming election will mark "a century of defeats for Congress's self-proclaimed prince." "Under the leadership of Sarbananda Sonowal first, and then u ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of running "politics of hatred" in the State. He urged support for Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF to safeguard the rights of Muslims affected by alleged demolitions during his two-day visit to poll-bound Assam. The polling for all 126 Assembly constituencies will be held in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. Speaking to ANI in Guwahati, Owaisi said, "I am in Assam for two days to suppo ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 3 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, calling him anti-Indian and a traitor. Rahul Gandhi is an anti-Indian person. Rahul Gandhi is only with Bangladeshi and Pakistani Muslims. He is not with Indian Hindus and Indian Muslims, the Assam Chief Minister told reporters in Tamulpur while he took part in a BJP election campaign meeting for the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election. The Assam Chief Minister further said, Rahul Gandhi is a traitor of India. On the other hand ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 12 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its Election Vision Document for the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) 2025 polls, outlining a roadmap to ensure peace, security, and development in the region. The document was unveiled at the State Party Headquarters in Guwahati in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and State BJP President Dilip Saikia. The Vision Document, published in Assamese, Bodo, and English, delineates eight core commitments for fulfilling the aspirations of the 3.5 million citizens of BTR. In addi ...Read More >
Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 27 (ANI): Restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remained in place in Leh on Saturday, following recent violence during protests demanding statehood for Ladakh. According to the official order, assembly of five or more persons is banned in the district. No procession, rally or march is to be carried out without prior written approval. Security personnel have been deployed in the area. On September 24, violence broke out in Leh during the protests, when the local BJP office was set on fire. Four people died in the clas ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura CM Manik Saha announced a strategic shift in BJP's approach to electoral seat calculations, stating that the party will now include all 20 assembly seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes in its electoral strategy.Speaking at a joining rally in the city, Saha emphasized BJP's growing confidence in its increasing support among indigenous communities, marking a significant change in the region's political landscape.During the event, a large number of tribal leaders and their supporter ...Read More >
Biswanath (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a huge attack aimed at the Congress, accusing the party of being "the root cause" of corruption in Independent India. Speaking at a public rally in Biswanath, the Prime Minister accused Congress of playing with Assam's identity, pride, and security, adding that it compromised with Assamese identity for the sake of power. "The entire country knows that Congress is anti-development and has been the root of corruption in independent India. In Assam, Congress committed acts that the people are well aware ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he is optimistic that the Centre will introduce the 125th Constitution Amendment Bill in the coming budget session of Parliament. The bill aims to amend Article 280 of the Constitution enabling the Finance Commission to recommend measures needed to augment the consolidated fund of states to supplement resources of the Sixth Schedule autonomous councils, that includes the Bodoland Territorial Council. Speaking to media during an event commemorating five years of the Bodo Peace Accord of 2020 in Kokrajhar, Sarma said that the sta ...Read More >
Guwahati: BJP, which is independently contesting the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections with the objective of securing a majority and forming the council for the first time, is firmly committed to fostering peace, progress, and prosperity for the development of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, while launching the BJP manifesto for the polls on Friday.He emphasised that this marks a new chapter in the development journey of BTR. "We have got immense support from the people, as is evident from the enthusiastic response to the election campaigns of dif ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 27 (ANI): The Hagrama Mohilary-led Bodoland People's Front (BPF) has registered a landslide victory in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections by winning 28 council seats and is set to form the next council. According to the results shared by the Assam State Election Commission, BPF has won 28 seats, while Pramod Boro-led United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) won 7 seats, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 5 seats. Also Read | India Lampoons Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's 'Victory' Claims at UNGA; Declares Won't Bow to Nuclear Blackmail (Watch Vide ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 27 (ANI): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday strongly condemned the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk following the recent protests in Ladakh's Leh that took a violent turn, demanding that the renowned activist be released immediately. Labeling his arrest as "a direct attack on democracy," he asserted that Wangchuk is the voice of Ladakh, not a criminal. "Truth can never be imprisoned. Sonam Wangchuk's arrest is a direct attack on democracy and tantamount to trampling the law. He is the voice of Ladakh, not a criminal. H ...Read More >
Hot seats in Assam Assembly Election 2026: The Sibsagar Assembly constituency is one of the 126 constituencies in the Assam Legislative Assembly. It is constituency number 96 of the Assam Legislative Assembly. As Assam prepares for Assembly elections on April 9, Sibsagar remains one of the most politically sensitive and symbolically important constituencies in Upper Assam. With its deep historical roots, strong regional identity and a politically aware electorate, Sibsagar has consistently featured among the state's most closely watched seats. It is constituency number 96 of the Assam Legisla ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, promising a Uniform Civil Code and increasing the monthly direct bank transfer under the Orunodoi scheme to Rs 3,000 for women. Listing 31 promises, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the BJP aims to make Assam the "brightest state". Following the footsteps of Uttarakhand and Gujarat, and tapping into the BJP's core agenda, the Chief Minister promised a Uniform Civil Code and action against the alleged "love jihad". The UCC, he said, will exclude areas under the Sixth ...Read More >
Gogamukh (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday vowed to implement the Uniform Civil Code in Assam, while reiterating the state government's commitment to protecting tribal traditions, Sixth Schedule areas and preserving Assam's identity. Addressing a public rally in Gogamukh, the Prime Minister said that several key decisions have been taken to ensure dignity, safety and equal rights, particularly for women. "To ensure that no deceit is done to our daughters, many major announcements have also been made to ensure the dignity, respect, and safety of our dau ...Read More >
Kokrajhar (Assam), Jan 28 (VOICE) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that there are several reports that some sections of Bangladeshi establishment are trying to revive militancy in Assam with the help of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He was in Bodoland (Kokrajhar) to commemorate five years of the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord. On this occasion, he said that for the last three-and-a-half years, there was not even a political agitation in Bodoland. After the accord peace is prevailing there, he added. CM Sarma said, "The situation in Bangladesh is not good. We ...Read More >
Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 27 (ANI): Restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remained in place in Leh on Saturday, following recent violence during protests demanding statehood for Ladakh. According to the official order, assembly of five or more persons is banned in the district. No procession, rally or march is to be carried out without prior written approval. Also Read | Bank Holiday Today? Are Banks Open or Closed on Saturday, September 27? Check Details. Security personnel have been deployed in the area. On September 24, violence broke out ...Read More >
Tezpur (Assam) [India], March 31 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched an attack against Congress, accusing the party of neglecting Assam and subjecting the state to "step-motherly treatment." Addressing an election rally in Tezpur, NDA candidate and Asom Gana Parishad leader Prithviraj Rabha, Rajnath Singh, expressed confidence in the BJP-led alliance's victory in the state assembly polls. The Union Minister said, "The land of Assam is rich in both culture and nature. The aroma of Assam's tea can be found not just in India, but worldwide. This is the land of courage and ...Read More >
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) in a statement told their MLAs to follow the order ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Manipur is under President's rule after CM N Biren Singh resigned in FebruaryThere are 10 Kuki MLAs who demanded a separate administration after May 2023 violenceKuki groups seek a separate state or Union Territory, citing demands since 1946-47 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Guwahati/Imphal: An influential body of Manipur's Kuki tribes has asked MLAs from their community not to be a part of the next state government whenever it is formed. The state ...Read More >
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], September 27 (ANI): Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail following his detention under the provisions, officials said. He was taken to Jodhpur Central Jail last night after his arrest in Ladakh yesterday. Also Read | 'Pakistani Military Pleaded With Us To End the Fighting': India Blasts Pakistan at UNGA, Responds to Shehbaz Sharif's Peace Pitch (Full Video). Wangchuk's arrest comes amid chaos over the recent protests in Leh, where the protesters have been demanding statehood for Ladakh, among other things. The protests turned ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 27 (PTI) The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) led by Hagrama Mohilary swept the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls in Assam, winning 28 of the 40 seats, officials said on Saturday. The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) and the BJP, alliance partners in the outgoing council, finished a distant second and third with seven and five seats respectively, down from their previous tally of 12 and nine. Mohilary won from Debargaon constituency, but lost the Chirangduar seat to his former comrade Khampa Borgoyary, who joined the UPPL. Outgoing BTC chief Pramod Boro won from Goimar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged the Centre to hold talks with the people of Ladakh, calling on the government to "engage in dialogue and stop the politics of violence and fear," as he demanded a fair judicial inquiry into the recent violence in Leh that claimed four lives. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi highlighted that one of the victims who was shot dead belonged to a family of soldiers. "Father a soldier, son also a soldier - those whose blood runs with patriotism. Yet the BJP government took the life ...Read More >
Guwahati: Ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly polls, the BJP government in the state has expanded its cabinet by forming an alliance with the regional party, the Bodoland People's Front (BPF). On Saturday, two-time Majbat MLA Charan Boro was sworn in as Minister of State in Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's Cabinet. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Boro. With this inclusion, the BPF, a strong political force in Bodoland, has joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), ending all speculation. Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that the cabine ...Read More >
Guwahati, Feb 17: Political parties in Assam, on Tuesday, urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the forthcoming Assembly elections in a single phase or, at most, two phases, while asking it to factor in the Bohag Bihu festival while finalising the poll schedule. A full bench of the ECI, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, is on a three-day visit to the State to review preparedness for the Assembly elections. The delegation includes Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, along with Assam Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel. The Commission ...Read More >
His resignation triggers a by-election for the Bankipur seat. Nitin Nabin has stepped down as an MLA, with state BJP president Sanjay Sarawagi confirming that his resignation has already been submitted to the party and will be formally handed over to the Bihar Assembly Speaker on Monday. Sarawagi said the process was delayed as it was Sunday and Nabin was travelling in Assam, but added that the resignation would now be completed as scheduled. Ahead of the move, Nabin shared an emotional messag ...Read More >
Gaurav Gogoi in conversation with NDTV's Bismee Taskin Islam Guwahati: There's a "wave of optimism" building across Assam in favour of change, state unit chief Gaurav Gogoi stressed in an exclusive interview to NDTV, adding that the Congress-led opposition alliance is set for a decisive victory in the April 9 Assembly polls. "There is tremendous hope and optimism among the people of Assam in this opposition-led alliance," Gogoi said, claiming that the mood on the ground reflects a growing desi ...Read More >
Biswanath (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a huge attack aimed at the Congress, accusing the party of being "the root cause" of corruption in Independent India. Speaking at a public rally in Biswanath, the Prime Minister accused Congress of playing with Assam's identity, pride, and security, adding that it compromised with Assamese identity for the sake of power. Also Read | Oracle Layoffs: Employee Laid Off After 25 Years of Service Writes Emotional LinkedIn Post for Impacted Colleagues, Says 'Stay Strong!'. "The entire country knows that C ...Read More >