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Zubeen Da's close connection to ordinary people, which set him apart from other celebrities, fostered a reciprocal relationship where he belonged to the people, and the people belonged to him Amar moromor Zubeen Da (Our loving Zubeen Da), a soul who was loved by everyone and had zero haters, recently left us following a tragic, mysterious incident in Singapore, which the SIT of Assam Police is currently investigating. When the news broke, the hearts of Assam and all her people were frozen with p
GUWAHATI, April 1: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday addressed election rallies at Nazira, Tingkhong and Khowang in Upper Assam, speaking extensively on the prevailing political situation and the everyday challenges faced by ordinary citizens, and sharply criticising the policies of the ruling party. Engaging directly with the people in simple language, Priyanka encouraged people to reflect critically through questions and reasoning. She began by asking people to assess what positive changes had occurred in their lives over the past five years. "Think about the last five years -- ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 1: Congress leader and chairman of the AICC media department, Pawan Khera, on Wednesday, launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of "consistently misleading the public" over the past decade. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Khera invoked a symbolic "lie detector" analogy to question the credibility of the Chief Minister's statements. "If what Himanta Biswa Sarma says is false, the red light turns on; if it is true, the green light turns on. But over the past 10 years, not once has the green light appeared," Khera said, alleg ...Read More >
Voting began at 7am on Thursday across 126 assembly constituencies under tight security arrangements, with voters queuing outside polling stations ahead of time at many places. Authorities said voters who arrive at the polling station before the voting ends at 5pm will be allowed to vote even after. Over 25 million voters are eligible to vote for 722 candidates, including 59 women, in the fray. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is contesting the election from Jalukbari, Congress state chief Gau ...Read More >
Sarma brings three decades of electoral experience, having led several successful campaigns for both the Congress and the BJP after switching sides in 2015. However, this is the first time the 57-year-old is contesting as a sitting chief minister, raising the stakes significantly. In contrast, Gogoi, 43, the son of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi, has won three successive Lok Sabha elections since entering politics in 2014. This election marks his Assembly debut, as he leads a Congress attempt ...Read More >
The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday exchanged several barbs amid the high-stake contest in Assam where the assembly elections are scheduled on April 9. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, who was in Assam for a campaign rally, accused the Himanta Biswa Sarma government of being corrupt and alleged a "mafia rule" in the state. The Congress leader, an MP from Wayanad, also raised Zubeen Garg's death and said seeking justice for a respected figure is a political duty rather ...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 >
Guwahati: Congress leader Pawan Khera sharply criticised the BJP's election manifesto at a Barpeta press conference on April 3, calling it a recycled document that vanishes after the polls, and accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of shielding individuals in the Zubeen Garg case, promising immediate action and reforms if Congress returns to power. Khera said Congress's manifesto was developed with extensive public feedback and included specific timelines to ensure every promise is fulfilled. Khera also took aim at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over what he described as inaction in ...Read More >
Guwahati: Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP govt in Assam of running a "Bunty-Babli style govt" and staged a symbolic "lie detector test" to attack the party's manifesto promises and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's record.At a press conference at the Congress headquarters, AICC media department chairman Pawan Khera questioned BJP's assurances on jobs, floods, corruption, wages and tribal status for six communities. A symbolic lie detector machine placed before journalists flashed a "red ...Read More >
Guwahati: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and pursuing divisive politics, as campaigning intensified ahead of the Assembly elections. Addressing a public rally in Biswanath, Gandhi alleged that Sarma is "the most corrupt Chief Minister in the country" and accused him of fostering hatred. "Assam's chief minister spreads hatred and says all the wrong things," he said. He further warned that legal action would be initiated if the Congress returns to power. "No matter how ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday claimed that the Congress-led alliance in Assam will win atleast 72 seats in the Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Kharge launched a scathing attack against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, terming him "corrupt and arrogant." He alleged that CM Sarma runs a syndicate of companies, tea gardens and resorts, and also grants land to people close to him. The Congress leader called the 2026 Assam elections a contest between the public and Himanta Biswa Sarma. Kharge said, "We ...Read More >
In this image posted on April 2, 2026, LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves, as others look on, during a public meeting, in Assam. Picture: X/@INCIndia via PTI GUWAHATI In its manifesto for the April 9 Assembly elections in the State, the Congress has promised Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities, the formation of an Anti-Corruption Commission to probe scams by the Himanta Biswa Sarma government, a white paper on Assam's financial condition, and an Urban Flood ...Read More >
Guwahati: It has been a full month since the shocking and mysterious death of Assam's most beloved cultural icon, Zubeen Garg, and yet the state continues to tremble with grief, disbelief, and growing rage. Exactly one month ago, the legendary singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, 2025, while swimming in the sea under mysterious circumstances. Streets, campuses, and social media platforms still echo with a single cry: #JusticeForZubeenGarg. What began as a moment of mourning has evolved into a people's movement, an emotional uprising blending art, politics, and collective co ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the growing international cooperation in the investigation into the untimely death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, stating that Singapore Police are actively involved and the inquiry has entered a critical phase. Speaking to the media, Sarma acknowledged the Singapore Police for their consistent engagement and dedication to the case. He confirmed that Indian investigators are in regular contact with their Singapore counterparts, who are also conducting an independent inquiry. "The Singapore government is showing commendable serious ...Read More >
Biswanath (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Intensifying his attack on the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of April 9 Assembly polls in the State, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused him of spreading division and corruption, while positioning the Congress as a pro-people alternative. Addressing a public gathering in Biswanath, Gandhi claimed that Sarma's "absurd" remarks are aimed at diverting attention from his failures, terming him "India's most corrupt CM". The Congress MP also mentioned the late singer Zubeen Garg, whose death's cricumstances has sparked a row as Congr ...Read More >
Biswanath, Assam: Leader of Opposition Shri Rahul Gandhi addressed a large public gathering in Biswanath today, launching a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while highlighting Congress's vision of unity and welfare ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections. Accompanied by senior Congress leaders including Gaurav Gogoi and alliance candidates, Gandhi greeted the crowd and praised Assam's rich heritage. He described the state as the land of Srimanta Sankardev, Gopinath Bordoloi, Bhupen Hazarika, Ajan Pir, Tarun Gogoi, and Zubeen Garg -- leaders and icons who dedicated thei ...Read More >
Biswanath/Guwahati, Apr 5: Amid high-voltage campaigning ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday, launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and divisive politics. Addressing a public rally in Biswanath, Gandhi alleged that Sarma is "the most corrupt chief minister in the country" and accused him of spreading hatred. "Assam's chief minister spreads hatred and says all the wrong things," he said. He further claimed that legal action would be initiated if the Congress returns to power. ...Read More >
The Assam government will present the T.D. Tiwari Commission report on the 1983 Nellie Massacre. This significant historical document will be tabled in the state assembly next month. The report, submitted in 1984, has remained undisclosed by successive governments. Its public release aims to shed light on a crucial period of Assam's history. Assam government has decided to table the T.D. Tiwari Commission report on Nellie Massacre of 1983 in state assembly in the assembly session next month. As ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the 'most corrupt and hate-spreading CM'. He alleged that his party's 'Babbar Shers' would put him in jail.Addressing a poll rally in Assam's Biswanath, Rahul Gandhi said: "Assam has the most corrupt, hate-spreading chief minister of India. He knows the 'Babbar Shers' of the Congress party are going to put him in jail." He also outlined key promises made by Congress for the state, focusing on welfare measures and community recognit ...Read More >
The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday exchanged several barbs amid the high-stake contest in Assam where the assembly elections are scheduled on April 9. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, who was in Assam for a campaign rally, accused the Himanta Biswa Sarma government of being corrupt and alleged a "mafia rule" in the state. The Congress leader, an MP from Wayanad, also raised Zubeen Garg's death and said seeking justice for a respected figure is a political duty rather ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading hatred and urged voters in Assam to support change. Addressing a rally in Assam's Biswanath, he alleged that chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP are dividing communities, engaging in corruption, and failing to fulfill past election promises, while asserting that Congress aims to unify people and deliver development. "Assam is the land of Srimanta Sankardev, Gopinath Bordoloi, Bhupen Hazarika, ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Stepping up the Congress campaign in Assam, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling BJP, accusing it of running a "double-ghulami (slavery) government" while campaigning for Leader of Opposition, Debabrata Saikia in the Nazira constituency. Addressing a charged rally in Sivasagar district, Gandhi targeted both the Centre and the Assam government. "The BJP claims it has given a double-engine government. In reality, it is a double-ghulami government. PM Modi is engaged in slavery of the US, and Himanta Biswa Sarma is engaged in ...Read More >
Guwahati: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday released the party's manifesto for the 2026 Assam assembly election in Karbi Anglong, while AICC leader Pawan Khera released it almost simultaneously in Tezpur. The manifesto promises Scheduled Tribe status for tea tribes and five other communities.BJP, in its manifesto released earlier, said it will actively pursue the central govt to implement the recommendation of the Group of Ministers in respect of ST status to the six communities of Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Adivasis and Tea Tribes, Chutia, Moran and Matak.Titled "Raijor Istahar", the d ...Read More >
Dibrugarh, April 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his day on Wednesday in Assam's Dibrugarh district with a visit to a tea garden, where he interacted with women workers and highlighted the global significance of Assamese tea. Sharing his experience on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described tea as the "soul of Assam" and said the state's tea has earned recognition across the world. Calling the visit a "memorable experience", PM Modi engaged with workers, many of whom form the backbone of the tea industry, and appreciated their contribution. "We are very proud of the effort ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Vadra on Wednesday took a swipe on the BJP-led central and state government in Assam, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of running a "government of double-slavery."Addressing a rally in Nazira, Priyanka targeted the BJP's central campaign pitch, saying it had failed to deliver on its promises. "They had spoken of a double-engine government. Didn't they say so in the last election? Modi ji used to come and say that now they will run a double-engine government. But they have run a government of double-slavery. Modi ji ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, 7 Apr: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asserted that the opposition alliance will form a government in Assam by winning around 73 seats of 126 assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections. Addressing a press meet here, he described Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the "most corrupt" in India and sought comments from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on this. "The Congress-led alliance is going to form the next government in Assam. We will win 72-73 seats," Kharge claimed. The Congress survey team has given feedback from the ground that the opposition allianc ...Read More >
New Delhi: congress Leader Priyanka Vadra on Wednesday lashed out at the BJP-led central and state governments. assamaccused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of running a "double-slavery government".Addressing a rally in Nazira, Priyanka took aim at the BJP's core campaign pitch, saying the party had failed to deliver on its promises. "They said they were going to have a twin-engine government. Didn't they say that in the last election? Modi had come and said now they will run a twin-engine government. But they are running a twin-slavery government. Modi has ...Read More >