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Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): After AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, MP and senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar carried forward the election campaign, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam tomorrow. On a one-day visit to the state, the Leader of Opposition will take part in massive election rallies at Bokajan in Karbi Anglong and Titabor in Jorhat district. As per the schedule, Rahul Gandhi will dep ...Read More >
Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday released the party's manifesto for next month's Assam assembly polls, promising five key guarantees, including cash transfers for women, health insurance and land rights if voted to power. Addressing a public rally in Naoboicha, Kharge said all women will receive an "unconditional" monthly cash transfer to their bank accounts, apart from ₹50,000 to start their own business ventures if Congress is voted to power. "We are calling the cash ...Read More >
Jorhat: The campaign for over 40 assembly seats in Upper Assam appears focused on identity issues. With initiatives ranging from eviction drives to granting land rights, the BJP government in the state has positioned itself as the defender of Assamese identity. In 2021, Congress could win only five seats in the area. The BJP government has carried out a series of eviction drives from government and forest land, recovering about 1.5 lakh bighas from illegal possession. The state government had a ...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 Co ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 31 (ANI): 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". Also Read | Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi Slams Opposition Over Illegal Bangladeshi Settlers, Calls I ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 31 (ANI): Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on Monday questioned the state government over the issue of "infiltration", raising concerns about the situation despite the Congress not being in power for the past decade. "The Congress government has not been in power in Assam for the past 10 years. A double-engine government has been running here for the past 10 years. But why is infiltration still happening?" he said. "Why is cattle smuggling still taking plac ...Read More >
Chhetri is seen being targeted by a group of men in a video Guwahati: A Congress candidate was allegedly assaulted in Naduar constituency in Sonitpur, triggering protests and road blockades in Assam, where political activities have intensified ahead of state elections. Sunil Chhetri, a former president of the All Assam Gorkha Students' Union, was attacked by a group that the Congress alleged comprised BJP workers. Chhetri is seen being targeted by a group of men in a video of the incident th ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday launched a sharp political attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal, alleging that the two function as "two sides of the same coin" and share a tacit understanding. Addressing an election rally at Marikachar in support of Congress candidate Mahibur Rahman, Gogoi accused the state government of applying a "double standard" in law enforcement. He clai ...Read More >
Mankachar (Assam), Mar 30 (PTI) Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi on Monday alleged AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma are like ''uncle and nephew'' and ''two sides of the same coin''. Addressing an election rally here for party candidate Mahibur Rahman, Gogoi said that if any Congress leader makes a remark against Sharma, even if it is in Gujarat, he is arrested, but even if Ajmal makes derogatory remarks against him, no arrest is made, and not even an FIR i ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will enter the key Assam contest early next month to seek support for the Congress nominees in the BJP-ruled northeastern state. All 126 assembly seats will have polling on April 9, and the results will be out on May 4. The campaign will end on the evening of April 7 as per the Election Commission of India (ECI) rules. Congress insiders said the party campaign will get a boost with the visit of Priyanka Gandhi ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Pawan Khera attempted to contact militant organisations in the state to influence election outcomes, claiming that multiple cases have already been registered against him. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that three to four cases have been filed in connection with the alleged attempt to reach out to militant groups ahead of the elections. The Chief Minister also hinted at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 2: The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Jana Aashirwad Yatra entered its third day on Monday, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leading the roadshow through Upper Assam amid what the party described as an "unprecedented" public response. The yatra began the day from Gohpur and is scheduled to pass through Bihpuria and Ranganadi before concluding at Nowboicha. Over three days, it is set to cover 12 constituencies. Speaking to the press in Gohpur, Sarma said the campaign ...Read More >
He joined the BJP at the party's state headquarters in Guwahati in the presence of Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia and other senior leaders. The development came days after Borah resigned from the Congress, citing differences with the senior leadership. Soon after joining the BJP, Borah said he had devoted a large part of his political life to the Congress but felt ignored when he faced discrimination within the party. "I reached out to leaders like Rahul Gandhi, but nobody bothered to listen ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 23 (ANI): A day after former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hinted that several other Congress leaders will also switch the party as per the "schedule." Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, CM Sarma noted that several Congress leaders are in line to join the BJP. Assembly polls willl be held in Assam later this year, where the ruling BJP is eying for a third successive term. "I have a schedu ...Read More >
Former Congress state president Bhupen Kumar Borah resigned from the party on Monday. The development comes ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls, the dates of which are yet to be decided by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The 55-year-old, who was replaced in May last year, and the position of state president handed to Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi, stated that he has submitted his resignation letter to the Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi. ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 16 (ANI): Assam Congress in-charge Bhupendra Jitendra Singh on Monday said that senior party leader Bhupen Borah has withdrawn his resignation following discussions with the party's leadership, adding that the matter has been resolved amicably through dialogue. Speaking to reporters, Singh said that Borah, who has been associated with the Indian National Congress for nearly three decades, had earlier submitted his resignation to the party's national president. ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam), February 16 (ANI): Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday praised Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, calling him a "strong Congress leader" and an "asset" to the party amid ongoing internal discussions within the state unit. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Gogoi said that senior party leaders held detailed deliberations with Borah for nearly three hours in an effort to address concerns. "Bhupen Kumar Borah is our asset. He is fighting against evi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Assam Congress MP and former state unit chief Bhupen Borah on Monday withdrew his resignation after holding long discussions with the party's central leadership, including Rahul Gandhi. Congress's Assam in-charge Bhanwar Jitendra Singh, sharing about the resignation withdrawal by the Congress leader said that internal differences had been resolved through dialogue.Congress's Assam in-charge Bhanwar Jitendra Singh said the party leadership did not accept Borah's resignation and reaffir ...Read More >
In a significant development, seven suspects linked to the Zubeen Garg death case are set to appear via video conference at the Kamrup (Metro) chief judicial magistrate's court today. This decision was made to ensure the safety and peace of the public, as the CID raised concerns about possible disturbances. Guwahati: The seven individuals accused in the Zubeen Garg death case will be produced virtually before the chief judicial magistrate's court in Kamrup (Metro) on Tuesday. The move is intend ...Read More >
Guwahati: A major political storm has erupted in Assam after the Election Commission of India's (ECI) latest instructions on the Special Revision (SR) of the electoral roll. The controversy centres around an interpretation that even individuals arriving from other states just two days prior, if staying in Assam for work and intending to reside, could apply for voter registration using Form-8. Opposition parties have launched fierce criticism, alleging that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP ...Read More >
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Congress and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi are politicizing Zubeen Garg's death by bringing non-fans to his cremation site, disturbing peace. He also stated that some sections from the Miya community disrupted the cremation site. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that some sections from the Miya community are disturbing peace at singer Zubeen Garg's cremation site. Sarma alleged that Congress and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi are politicising ...Read More >
Guwahati, October 28: In an announcement that stirred curiosity across Assam's political and civic circles, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, on Monday, left the state out of the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The omission raised eyebrows, particularly since Assam is among the states scheduled for Assembly elections next year. However, the Election Commission of India (ECI) clarified that the state's exclusion stemmed from its unique leg ...Read More >
Congress leader and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Monday launched a sharp counterattack against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him and the BJP of deliberately misrepresenting his remarks about semiconductor investments. In a post on X, Kharge said, "As usual, the BJP and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma are twisting my words. My statement is clear and very specific; it was about how semiconductor companies were being pressured to set up in Gujarat and Assam, even when they had ...Read More >
Garima Saikia Garg, wife of the late music icon Zubeen Garg, speaks about the circumstances surrounding his death. She expresses doubts and seeks clarity on the events of that day. Garg is focused on protecting and preserving Zubeen's vast musical legacy for future generations. A memorial is planned for Zubeen Kshetra. In the serene hills of Sonapur, just beyond Guwahati's bustle, the place where Assam's music icon Zubeen Garg was cremated is a site of pilgrimage, visited by thousands every day ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 24 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that the opposition is using the issue demanding justice to Zubeen Garg to "weaken the Hindu society". He also criticised eminent author and Sahitya Akademi awardee Rita Chowdhury, wife of state Parliamentary Affairs minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, for condemning a government SOP restricting the visiting hours at the cremation site of Zubeen Garg. "The opposition is keeping this issue (demanding justice for Zube ...Read More >
Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he is determined to secure justice for Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore allegedly while swimming on Sept 19. He added that he genuinely cares for the singing icon and assured that justice will be served.The CM met villagers at Nikashi in Baksa's Mushalpur on Tuesday, where a violent situation occurred when thousands of people clashed with the police after the five accused in the Zubeen death case were taken to the district jail there on Sept 15. ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Congress Legislature Party leader Debabrata Saikia launched a vitriolic attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging "that the state government is not conducting a transparent investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg." Saikia said the Chief Minister's remarks on the case had "created confusion" among the public and raised doubts about the authenticity of the probe. "From his statements, it appears that the ongoing investigation may not be entirely transparen ...Read More >
Protests have erupted across Assam following singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Demonstrations are demanding a swift investigation into the incident. Clashes have occurred as authorities attempt to move accused individuals. The state has imposed prohibitory orders and suspended mobile internet services. The Chief Minister has accused groups of politicizing the death ahead of elections. Protests have erupted across Assam nearly a month after singer Zubeen Garg's mysterious death in Singapo ...Read More >
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