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Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails Assam NDA govt swearing-in

Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails Assam NDA govt swearing-in

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Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of the new NDA government in Assam a “historic day,” highlighting that the BJP-led alliance has secured a mandate for the third consecutive time with a record-breaking majority in the state. The oath-taking ceremony of the new Assam government is scheduled to take place on May 12 in Guwahati and is expected to witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, senior Union ministers, and chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from several NDA-ruled states. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Historic mandate for BJP in Assam, says CM Sarma

Historic mandate for BJP in Assam, says CM Sarma

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Terming the BJP-led NDA’s performance in Assam as a “historic mandate”, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the people have once again blessed the alliance to form the government for a third consecutive term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  Speaking to reporters after the BJP’s sweeping victory, CM Sarma said the verdict reflects the electorate’s support for sustained efforts to safeguard Assam’s identity while accelerating development. He said the government’s continuous push in areas of governance, infrastructure and socio-economic upliftment has earned public trust across regions and communities. “The people of Assam have given their blessings once again. This mandate is for development, good governance, and for securing the identity of the state,” he said, thanking voters on behalf of the party and its allies for their overwhelming support. The Chief Minister also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing Assam and the Northeast into the national mainstream, stating that the Centre’s focused attention has opened new avenues of growth, investment and connectivity. He said the development narrative has resonated …

AGP chief Atul Bora eyes historic third straight win at the gateway to Kaziranga| India News

AGP chief Atul Bora eyes historic third straight win at the gateway to Kaziranga| India News

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Atul Bora is a leader of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) party fighting the election from the Bokakhat seat. He remains a crucial figure in Assam politics due to his role as the pragmatic “bridge-builder” between regionalist Assamese aspirations and the national-level goals of the NDA. Golaghat: Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President and candidate from Bokakhat constituency Atul Bora shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the Assam Assembly elections, at a polling station at Bokakhat, in Golaghat district. (PTI) Bora, who rose to prominence during the historic Assam Movement, has filed his candidacy from this seat to secure a historic “hat-trick” victory. His primary support comes from the indigenous Assamese communities, particularly the Tea community, the Gorkhas, and the Mishing and Karbi tribes in the gateway region of Kaziranga. 5 key facts about Atul Bora For the 2026 elections, his party, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), is contesting 26 seats as part of the ruling alliance. This maintains the party’s 2021 footprint, reinforcing its position as the primary regional partner within the BJP-led …

‘If I’m Wrong…’: Himanta Sarma Dares Gaurav Gogoi To Sue Him Over ‘Pakistani Agent’ Remark | India News

‘If I’m Wrong…’: Himanta Sarma Dares Gaurav Gogoi To Sue Him Over ‘Pakistani Agent’ Remark | India News

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Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 17:06 IST Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Gaurav Gogoi of being a “Pakistani agent” and called his wife a Pakistani. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (L) and Gaurav Gogoi (R). (Image: PTI/File) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, daring him to file a legal case after accusing him of acting as a “Pakistani agent” and claiming that Gogoi’s wife is Pakistani. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said Gogoi was free to approach the courts if he felt aggrieved. “If he thinks I am wrong, he should file a case against me. I am not afraid,” the chief minister said, escalating an already bitter political war of words between the ruling BJP and the Congress in Assam. The chief minister did not stop there. On Wednesday, he questioned Gogoi’s political credibility and roots in the state, accusing him of having little understanding of Assam’s politics and society. Sarma described Gogoi as a “tourist” in Assam politics, alleging that the Congress leader visits the …

Congress Did Nothing For Muslims, Only Took Votes From Community: AIUDF Chief Ajmal | India News

Congress Did Nothing For Muslims, Only Took Votes From Community: AIUDF Chief Ajmal | India News

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Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 15:12 IST All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) Chief Maulana Badaruddin Ajmal praised the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, calling him a true artiste AIUDF Chief Maulana Badaruddin Ajmal criticised the Congress for not taking a stand for Muslims. (News18) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) Chief Maulana Badaruddin Ajmal strongly criticised the Assam Congress, alleging that the party has failed to work for the welfare of minority communities. “‘Let the Muslims die, we don’t care; but we need Muslim votes’—this is the motto of the Congress party,” Ajmal said while targeting the Congress leadership. Referring to eviction drives in the state, Ajmal claimed that not a single Congress leader spoke up to safeguard minority interests. “During evictions, no Congress leader stood for us,” he alleged. Ajmal further blamed the Congress for policies affecting minorities, saying, “Who introduced the IMDT Act, detention camps, NRC, and the foreigners’ issue? The Congress is responsible for all of these. Unfortunately, our people do not understand this. The Congress never wanted to educate minorities so …

Ex-student leader quits Congress days after joining it| India News

Ex-student leader quits Congress days after joining it| India News

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Former All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) president Rejaul Karim Sarkar on Wednesday resigned from the Congress days after joining it, citing differences with the party’s state leadership. Former All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) president Rejaul Karim Sarkar. (Sourced) In a letter to state Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi, Sarkar accused Debabrata Saikia, the legislature party leader, and parliament member Pradyut Bordoloi of behaving like Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) agents. Sarkar said their conduct and public positions pained him and made it impossible for him to continue in the party without compromising his conscience and dignity. Sarkar, who joined the Congress on Sunday, triggered a controversy by talking about turning Assam’s Sivasagar into Dhubri and Dhubri into Sivasagar, Barak Valley into Sivasagar, and Tinsukia into Dhubri. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Saikia and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi were among those who criticised the remarks. Sarma called them insensitive in the context of Assam’s demographic and identity-related tensions. He said Sarkar’s forefathers did not build Sivasagar. He added that Assam did not require a “Bangladesh-origin …

Assam | The drama of deportation

Assam | The drama of deportation

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As Assam gears up for assembly election early next year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has already set a combative tone for the campaign. In recent months, his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has launched an aggressive, and legally contentious, drive to identify and deport “illegal Bangladeshis”. This move has involved reviving decades-old laws, sidelining the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and stirring a combustible mix of security, identity and religion in the state’s political discourse. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Himanta raising Assam Accord to divert attention from family graft: Congress

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Leader of the Opposition in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia | Photo Credit: The Hindu Opposition Congress on Wednesday (September 18, 2024) slammed the BJP-led Assam government, claiming that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has raised the issue of Assam Accord implementation to divert public attention from alleged corruption by his family. Addressing a joint press conference, Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia and Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah said the state government’s assertion to implement 57 recommendations of the Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee on Assam Accord has no basis as only the Centre can execute the same. “CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wants to confuse people of Assam to sail through the 2026 assembly polls. Corruption by his family is a big issue in people’s minds. He has raised the Assam Accord topic just to divert public attention from his family,” Mr. Borah said. He said the recommendations of the committee to execute all the clauses of the Assam Accord can be implemented by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and it does not …

PM Modi unveils development projects in Assam, accuses Congress of ignoring Northeast

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during a public meeting, in Jorhat district. | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled development projects worth ₹17,500 crore in Assam on March 9. The PM unveiled the projects strengthening the health, oil and gas, railway and housing sectors at a function in Jorhat. He laid the foundation stone of projects under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme. Among these projects are a Medical College and Hospital at Sivasagar and a Hemato-Lymphoid Centre in Guwahati. Also Read | Congress would have taken 20 years to do what we did in 5 years in Northeast: PM Modi He also laid the foundation stone for the capacity expansions of the Digboi Refinery from 0.65 to 1 mmtpa and Guwahati Refinery from 1.0 to 1.2 mmtpa, among others. Mr. Modi inaugurated a new medical college and hospital at Tinsukia and the 718-km-long Barauni- Guwahati Pipeline, built at a cost of about ₹3,992 crore. He also inaugurated about 5.5 lakh homes under PM Awas Yojana-Gramin, constructed at …