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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 Ga ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam), Apr 9 (PTI) State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi cast his vote for the Assembly polls in the state on Thursday and asserted that a powerful, fearless, confident and new Assam will emerge after the elections. Speaking to reporters after exercising his franchise along with his mother Dolly Gogoi in Jorhat, he said the new government in the state will protect the democratic rights and freedom of expression of all people. "Today is an important day for Assam. People are going to play ...Read More >
Assam Elections 2026: The stage is set for the voting in the Assam Assembly elections 2026 on April 9. The Election Commission (EC) said that it is fully prepared to conduct polling in the northeastern state in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, with voting across all 126 assembly constituencies. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking its record third term, while Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress is hopeful to end the 10-year-long drought. Assam's ...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 attemp ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Jorhat has emerged as the focal point of Assam's political battleground, with Gaurav Gogoi turning the constituency into a high-stakes arena that goes far beyond a routine Assembly election. His decision to contest here has injected fresh energy into the race and positioned Jorhat at the centre of a larger power struggle shaping the state's political future. Once a prominent colonial and administrative hub during British rule, Jorhat is now widely recogni ...Read More >
DIBRUGARH: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal ramped up BJP's election campaign across Upper Assam on Friday, addressing a string of public rallies in Margherita, Majuli, and Khowang in support of party candidates Bhaskar Sharma, Bhuban Gam, and Chakradhar Gogoi.Speaking before a large crowd at Inthem Naga Pathar in Margherita, Sonowal framed the upcoming election as far more than a routine political contest, calling it a decisive moment for the Assamese people. "This is not just an election rall ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Jorhat has emerged as the focal point of Assam's political battleground, with Gaurav Gogoi turning the constituency into a high-stakes arena that goes far beyond a routine Assembly election. His decision to contest here has injected fresh energy into the race and positioned Jorhat at the centre of a larger power struggle shaping the state's political future. Once a prominent colonial and administrative hub during British rule, Jorhat is now widely recogni ...Read More >
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the 2026 Assam Assembly elections heat up, the Sibsagar (Sivasagar) constituency has emerged as one of the most-watched battlegrounds. Incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi is looking to retain his stronghold in the historic Ahom capital, but the challenge has taken a complex turn with a "friendly contest" between the ruling NDA allies. Also Read | Ashok Kharat Viral Videos Case: Godman Impregnated Victim, Gave Her Abortion Pills, Say Polic ...Read More >
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the 2026 Assam Assembly elections heat up, the Sibsagar (Sivasagar) constituency has emerged as one of the most-watched battlegrounds. Incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi is looking to retain his stronghold in the historic Ahom capital, but the challenge has taken a complex turn with a "friendly contest" between the ruling NDA allies. Gogoi is fighting to retain his seat against two NDA alliance candidates: Prodip Hazarika (AGP) and Kusha ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, asserting that the strong public turnout at campaign rallies in Upper Assam reflects a decisive rejection of its "failed and divisive politics". Campaigning for Bolin Chetia in Sadiya and Taranga Gogoi in Naharkatia, the senior BJP leader said the enthusiasm among voters signals growing trust in the BJP-led NDA's governance m ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Constituencies across Upper Assam, particularly Khowang and Duliajan, recorded turnout during election rallies ahead of the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, reflecting public participation in the campaign. Despite adverse weather conditions, people attended the rally in Khowang, indicating continued interest in governance and development initiatives. The participation is being interpreted as public engagement, while also presenting a challenge for opposition parties. The rally in Kho ...Read More >
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: As campaigning intensifies in the state, all eyes will remain on the decisive districts that will determine who forms the next government in 2026. Assam Assembly Elections 2026: As the Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026 approaches, political attention is sharply focused on a handful of decisive districts that have historically shaped the outcome of the state's 126 assembly seats. While every constituency counts, electoral trends suggest that victory in Assam ...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 des ...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, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Saikia, on Tuesday, intensified the party's election campaign in Tinsukia, asserting that a massive eviction drive would be launched if the BJP returns to power in the state. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a campaign event, Saikia said, "If our (BJP) government comes to power, a strict eviction drive will be carried out. All encroached land in the hands of 'Miya' settlers will be freed." His remar ...Read More >
In a significant step for agriculture in the Northeast, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has meticulously overseen the final preparations for Prime Minister Modi's highly-anticipated visit to Namrup on December 21. During this landmark event, the Prime Minister is set to inaugurate a monumental ₹11,000-crore ammonia-urea fertiliser project, widely viewed as a game changer for local farming. Dibrugarh: Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday conducted a re ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Police on Thursday paid tribute to IPS Ravi Kant Singh, an officer who was killed in Tinsukia in 1996 during operations against insurgent groups. In a post on X, the police said, "Remembering Ravi Kant Singh, IPS, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Tinsukia in 1996 while confronting extremism. His service demonstrated duty, integrity, and commitment." Singh had led multiple operations against ULFA hideouts across the Tinsukia district. On the day of his death, suspected ULFA mil ...Read More >
Assam government has cleared approximately 40,000 acres of encroached land ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said BJP govt reclaimed over 160 sq km of land from encroachers in 4 years * It was found during eviction drives that encroachers often own land elsewhere but settle illegally in Assam * Chief Minister Sarma warned demographic shifts in Upper Assam threaten indigenous Assamese identity Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Ass ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 15 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday informed that a total of 1,19,548 bighas of land have been freed from encroachers in the ongoing eviction drive in the state. Assam CM said, "After we formed the government, so far 84,743 bighas of land in forest and national park areas have been freed from encroachers. A total of 1,19,548 bighas of land have been freed from encroachers." Also Read | Guwahati Shocker: Woman Kills Drunk Husband, Digs Pi ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam government has started an eviction drive in Goalpara district. With this eviction the district administration will reclaim around 1,040 bighas of land in Paikan Reserve Forest of Krishnai Forest Range in Goalpara. The encroachers were given a July 10 deadline to vacate the area. The Gauhati High court has earlier asked the government to clear encroachment in the forest land. A senior government officer said, "We are clearing 149 hectares. The process is likely to be completed ...Read More >
Guwahati, May 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dibrugarh, recently designated as Assam's second capital, is on the brink of a sweeping transformation as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday unveiled two flagship infrastructure projects worth Rs 493 crore. The plans include a state-of-the-art Assembly campus and what will become Assam's largest stadium, signalling a strategic push to elevate Dibrugarh as a key political and cultural centre in Upper Assam. Addressing the media after a Cabinet meet ...Read More >
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