Assam

How Himanta Sarma Has Emerged As Key Factor For BJP In Assam

How Himanta Sarma Has Emerged As Key Factor For BJP In Assam

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday March 22, 2021, Guwahati

In the final days of hectic campaigning for first phase polls in Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma is campaigning atleast 16 hours a day non-stop. The 52-year-old BJP leader's campaigns have perhaps over shadowed all Assam politicians both in his party, allies and even in the opposition.

In Assam, Priyanka Gandhi Says BJP "Threat To State's Language And Culture"

In Assam, Priyanka Gandhi Says BJP "Threat To State's Language And Culture"

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday March 22, 2021

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday attacked the BJP-led government in Assam for not fulfilling the promises made by its leaders during the last elections.

"BJP Is Synonymous To Development": Assam Chief Minister Ahead Of Polls

"BJP Is Synonymous To Development": Assam Chief Minister Ahead Of Polls

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday March 22, 2021, Guwahati, Assam

With just a few days left for the start of the state election, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday shared the achievements of his government in the last five years as he said the BJP is "synonymous to development, harmony and belief".

Congress's 5 Guarantees Are "False Promises", Says PM Modi In Assam

Congress's 5 Guarantees Are "False Promises", Says PM Modi In Assam

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday March 22, 2021, Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Upper Assam region on Sunday, called the Congress's five guarantees for the state "false". "The Congress did nothing to fulfil promises in the guarantee when they were in power at the centre and the state, why?" PM Modi said.

All-Women Booths To Attract Female Voters In Assam's Nalbari District

All-Women Booths To Attract Female Voters In Assam's Nalbari District

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 21, 2021, Nalbari

The Nalbari district administration in Assam has taken several special measures to attract women voters during the upcoming state assembly election, an official said.

"Vote For Strongest Non-BJP Candidate To Save Assam": Jailed Activist

"Vote For Strongest Non-BJP Candidate To Save Assam": Jailed Activist

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday March 21, 2021, Guwahati

Jailed Assam activist and the president of Raijor Dol, Akhil Gogoi, on Saturday urged people to vote for the strongest non-BJP candidate in every constituency in the upcoming assembly polls in order to save the state, Gogoi is contesting the polls inside jail in Sibasagar constituency.

PM Sad About 22-Year-Old's Tweet But Not By Assam Floods: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

PM Sad About 22-Year-Old's Tweet But Not By Assam Floods: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 21, 2021, Jorhat

Launching a frontal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday alleged he is sad about a tweet by a 22-year- old woman but not for the flood-ravaged people of Assam.

"Congress Means Lies, Confusion, Corruption...": PM Modi In Assam

"Congress Means Lies, Confusion, Corruption...": PM Modi In Assam

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 21, 2021, Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of giving "false guarantees" when it was in power at the Centre and also in Assam at the same time earlier, and failed to provide security and stability in the northeastern state.

Himanta Biswa Sarma's Family Income Up By Over Rs 10 Crore In Five Years

Himanta Biswa Sarma's Family Income Up By Over Rs 10 Crore In Five Years

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 21, 2021, Guwahati

NEDA convenor and Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has only Rs 25,000 in cash, bank term deposits of over Rs 50 lakh, and no bonds, shares or insurance policies.

"Must Unitedly Defeat" BJP In Assam, Says Jailed Activist Akhil Gogoi

"Must Unitedly Defeat" BJP In Assam, Says Jailed Activist Akhil Gogoi

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 20, 2021, Guwahati

Jailed Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi today through an open letter appealed to the people of Assam to vote for the strongest non-BJP candidate in every constituency in the upcoming assembly election to "save Assam".

Congress Poll Manifesto For Assam Promises Law Against Citizenship Act, 5 Lakh Jobs

Congress Poll Manifesto For Assam Promises Law Against Citizenship Act, 5 Lakh Jobs

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 20, 2021, Guwahati

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today released his party's election manifesto for Assam, making "five guarantees" that included Rs 2,000 per month for every housewife and law to nullify the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Toolkit Wanted To "Destroy" Tea Gardens Of Assam, Says PM Modi

Toolkit Wanted To "Destroy" Tea Gardens Of Assam, Says PM Modi

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 20, 2021, Chabua

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today accused the Congress of openly supporting forces that are out to finish the identity of Assam tea and destroy the tea industry.

BJP Leader Himanta Biswa Sarma's Show Of Strength In Assam Ahead Of State Polls

BJP Leader Himanta Biswa Sarma's Show Of Strength In Assam Ahead Of State Polls

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Sumana Nandy | Saturday March 20, 2021, Guwahati

BJP leader who is credited with spearheading the party's expansion in the northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma, filed his nomination from Assam's Jalukbari on Friday - a constituency he has represented and won from for the last 20 years.

Congress Won't Implement Citizenship Law CAA In Assam: Rahul Gandhi

Congress Won't Implement Citizenship Law CAA In Assam: Rahul Gandhi

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 20, 2021, Lahowal, Assam

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday assured that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not be implemented in Assam if the party is voted to power in the state in the coming Assembly election.

Assam Election 2021: Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination For Jalukbari Seat

Assam Election 2021: Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination For Jalukbari Seat

Press Trust of India | Friday March 19, 2021, Guwahati

North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor and Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is contesting the assembly polls from Jalukbari seat, filed his nomination in Guwahati on Friday, amid cheers by a sea of supporters.