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Biswanath Chariali/Golaghat, Apr 5 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the philosophy of his party is that of the celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, who worked his entire life to unite Assam. Addressing election rallies in Biswanath and Golaghat districts, he alleged that Himanta Biswa Sarma is the "most corrupt CM" in India, and action will be taken against him after the Congress forms a government in the state. "Zubeen Garg worked his entire life to unite people of Assam; he neve ...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 Bordo ...Read More >
Such an establishment, whose licence has not been renewed, and its assets can be taken over by the Centre, he contended. Speaking to reporters in Kasaragod, he said that Union minister Suresh Gopi should read the proposed amendments in the Bill. Gopi had recently claimed that the amendment was not targeted at any particular religion or community, but aimed at safeguarding the interests and properties of the people of the country. Satheesan said that the FCRA was enacted by the Congress to pre ...Read More >
ALAPPUZHA/IDUKKI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday sharply hit out at LDF stating that Left didn't remain in the front's name and nothing would remain after the elections.In his speech in Alappuzha, the opposition leader in Lok Sabha criticised chief minister for describing the brutal assault on Alappuzha candidate A D Thomas by his security personnel, as a 'rescue operation'. Thomas had earlier shown a black flag at CM.With G Sudhakaran, an independent supported by UDF in Ambalappuzha, ...Read More >
Kochi, Apr 5 (PTI) Claiming a strong anti-incumbency mood across Kerala, Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan on Sunday asserted that the Congress-led UDF is poised for a decisive victory in the April 9 Assembly polls, predicting that the coalition would secure over 100 seats. There is a "powerful wave in favour" of the UDF across the state, driven by public anger against the ruling LDF and rising expectations for change, he said while addressing reporters at Paravur. "The people of Kerala h ...Read More >
Kolkata: Amid speculations on the BJP's chief ministerial face in the West Bengal assembly polls, state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said the party had not taken any decision on the matter and would instead seek votes in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his "development agenda". Bhattacharya said the BJP did not distinguish between "organic" and "inorganic" leaders, and that "whoever the people identify as fighters against the TMC's misrule can be the party's face after it wins ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Sunday addressed a major public meeting at Chathirareddiapatti near Virudhunagar, where he introduced candidates of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) contesting across seven Assembly constituencies in the district, while launching a sharp attack on opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Speaking at the rally, Stalin highlighted the strength and unity of the alliance, expressing confidence in a sweeping victory in the region. He specifically ref ...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 outli ...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," h ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched a scathing attack on Opposition Leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday (April 5, 2026), accusing him of building a campaign on slander and substandard rhetoric. "If you say Palaniswami, it means lies and deception. He is hiding his own lies and telling lies repeatedly. The lies told by Palaniswami could be published as books; he is lying to that extent," he said at a campaign rally here. "He has also made false remarks about former Chief Minister ...Read More >
Nazira (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): As Assam prepares to head to the polls on April 9, all eyes are on the historic Nazira Assembly constituency. What was once the "resting place of boats" (Now-Jeera) for the Ahom royalty has become the ultimate testing ground for the political survival of the Congress party in Upper Assam. Nazira is not merely a seat; it is a symbol of dynastic and regional prestige. The main contest in Nazira is expected between sitting MLA and Leader of Opposition Debabra ...Read More >
Kolkata: Amid speculations on the BJP's chief ministerial face in the West Bengal assembly polls, state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said the party had not taken any decision on the matter and would instead seek votes in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his "development agenda". Bhattacharya said the BJP did not distinguish between "organic" and "inorganic" leaders, and that "whoever the people identify as fighters against the TMC's misrule can be the party's face after it wins ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Easter, emphasising the festival's message of hope, truth, and goodness. In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Easter! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a timeless reminder that truth always prevails over falsehood, hope rises above despair, and goodness conquers evil. May this Easter inspire compassion, strengthen bonds o ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 5 (PTI) Amid speculations on the BJP's chief ministerial face in the West Bengal assembly polls, state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said the party had not taken any decision on the matter and would instead seek votes in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his "development agenda". Bhattacharya said the BJP did not distinguish between "organic" and "inorganic" leaders, and that "whoever the people identify as fighters against the TMC's misrule can be the party's face af ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying th ...Read More >
Nazira (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): As Assam prepares to head to the polls on April 9, all eyes are on the historic Nazira Assembly constituency. What was once the "resting place of boats" (Now-Jeera) for the Ahom royalty has become the ultimate testing ground for the political survival of the Congress party in Upper Assam. Nazira is not merely a seat; it is a symbol of dynastic and regional prestige. The main contest in Nazira is expected between sitting MLA and Leader of Opposition Debabra ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had accompanied Adhikari for the filing of the nomination papers. The Election Commission on Saturday directed the suspension of four Kolkata Police officials and initiation of disciplinary proceedings against them for "failing" to maintain law and order during BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's nomination filing in the hotly contested Bhabanipur seat. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had accompanied Adhikari for the filing of the nomination papers on April 2 in the seat ...Read More >
HYDERABAD Deputy Floor Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the Assembly T. Harish Rao has accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of betraying tribal communities, failing farmers, misleading people on job creation and neglecting the welfare of SCs and STs. Speaking to newspersons at Kodangal on Friday Mr. Harish Rao said it was ironic that Mr. Revanth Reddy was travelling to other States like Kerala and speaking about good governance and welfare while ST communities continue to face ...Read More >
Patna: Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will retain power in Keralam for a third consecutive term, citing the enthusiastic public response to the campaign ahead of Keralam Assembly elections. Speaking to the media, Yadav said, "In Kerala, there's a very good atmosphere, and there's always been a fight between the LDF and the United Democratic Front (UDF). But fo ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 5 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will retain power in Keralam for a third consecutive term, citing the enthusiastic public response to the campaign ahead of Keralam Assembly elections. Speaking to the media, Yadav said, "In Kerala, there's a very good atmosphere, and there's always been a fight between the LDF and the United ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 5 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Yadav, on Saturday expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will retain power in Keralam for a third consecutive term, citing the enthusiastic public response to the campaign ahead of Keralam Assembly elections. Speaking to the media, Yadav said, "In Kerala, there's a very good atmosphere, and there's always been a fight between the LDF and the United ...Read More >
IDUKKI/ALAPPUZHA/KOCHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, intensified his campaign against the LDF and NDA with rallies across strategically chosen constituencies in three districts -- Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Idukki. Addressing gatherings in Ambalappuzha in Alappuzha, Kochi, and Kunnathunadu in Ernakulam, and Kattappana in Idukki, the Lok Sabha leader of opposition alleged an "hidden alliance" between the LDF and the BJP-RSS combine. In Kattappana, which falls under the Idukki assem ...Read More >
TMC launches Gujarati wall writing in Bhabanipur to woo voters after Mahua Moitra remark row, Mamata issues apology as BJP rival Suvendu Adhikari attacks her ahead of polls A wall writing campaign in the Gujarati language has been organised in Kolkata's Bhabanipur constituency in support of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, even as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) continues to face political backlash over controversial remarks made by party MP Mahua Moitra about the Gujarati community. T ...Read More >
PM Modi said that Kerala has great potential, yet continues to lag behind other states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the countdown for removal of the LDF government in Kerala has started, and a BJP-led NDA will come to power in the state. Speaking at a BJP-led NDA rally here in Pathanamthitta district, Modi said that the saffron party workers in the state have signalled a strong mood to bid farewell to the Left rule. Elections to 140 Assembly seats will be held on April ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 5 (ANI): A political row has erupted in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency after remarks by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on the Gujarati community drew sharp reactions, with the Trinamool Congress distancing itself from the statement and local leaders issuing an apology. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting from the seat as a TMC candidate. The controversy stems from a statement made by Moitra during a press conference, wher ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: New entrants, regional satraps, and national players are all trying to carve out space in a state traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties The 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election is shaping up as one of the most closely watched contests in recent years, with a mix of established power centres and new political entrants redefining the landscape. While the core battle remains between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led alliance, the entry of actor-turned-politician Vijay ha ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday made a significant announcement at a poll rally in Nazira under Sivasagar district, saying the total number of assembly seats in Assam could increase by 63 in the future due to the implementation of women's reservation -- potentially taking the tally from the existing 126 seats to 189.Addressing a large gathering in support of BJP candidate Mayur Borgohain, who is locked in a high-profile contest against sitting Congress MLA and leader of the o ...Read More >
Kannur (Kerala), Apr 4 (PTI) KPCC chief Sunny Joseph on Saturday said that the Congress received around Rs 5.38 crore in its account for Wayanad rehabilitation and used the funds to purchase land for constructing homes for landslide victims, a claim which has been termed as false by the ruling CPI(M). Joseph said that in addition to the funds received in the account operated jointly by him and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, the Youth Congress collected around Rs 1.05 crore for rehabilitati ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor Vijay Talapathy is positioning himself as an alternative for the people of the state, where politics has long revolved DMK and Artificial Intelligence ADMK.Due to ideological differences with the NDA and political battle with the DMK, TVK has emerged as the third choice for Tamil voters, fielding candidates in all 234 seats.So, will this experiment live up to Vijay's expectations? Well, there's still a fighting chance.Why does Vijay ha ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Opposition Leader Botsa Satyanarayana on Saturday said that while he is not opposed to the development of Amaravati as the state capital, he strongly objects to the "extravagance and exorbitant costs" involved in the project, alleging large-scale corruption in its execution. The Rajya Sabha on April 2 passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sol ...Read More >
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