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"Weakest Congress Leader": BJP's Attack On Gaurav Gogoi After Loss In Assam
Gaurav Gogoi - the son of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi - lost from the Jorhat seat to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami.
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Assam Elections 2026: Tracing ULFA's Secret Origins Since 1979
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was formed with a goal of creating an independent Assam free from the central government’s control.
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Alliances Involving BJP Likely To Be Finalised By March 10 In Assam
In an important political development, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the AGP and BJP alliance is likely to be finalised on March 10 for the assembly election.
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Assam Assembly Elections Could Be Held In A Single Phase: Poll Body
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday indicated that the upcoming Assam Assembly elections could be conducted in a single phase, keeping in mind the convenience of voters and prevailing local conditions.
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4 States, 4 Elections, 4 Potential Crises For Congress Hoping For Poll Wins
Four states - Assam, Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu - are scheduled to hold elections in April/May, handing the Congress four opportunities to begin 2026 on a winning note, but only if it stays united, internally and with its allies.
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Hire Assamese Workers, Not 'Miya Muslims', Himanta Sarma Tells Contractors
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has yet again targeted 'Miya Muslims' by asking the public works departments (PWD) contractors to engage local workers instead of hiring 'Miya' workers from Dhubri.
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Elections 2026: Which State, Local Bodies Will Go To Polls
Assam will go to the polls for all 126 seats, Kerala for 140 seats, Tamil Nadu for 234 seats, West Bengal for 294 seats, and the Union Territory of Puducherry for 30 seats -- all in 2026.
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Assam 3rd Wave May Peak Just When Local Body Polls Start This Month
At a time when Assam has imposed fresh restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus and warned that the third wave is expected to peak after January 20 in the state, the government announced local autonomous council elections.
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9 Candidates Of Congress's Key Ally In Assam Moved To Chhattisgarh
At least nine candidates of the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF), a key ally in the Congress-led grand alliance in Assam, have been shifted to a resort in the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh after the recently held Assembly polls in that state, a local Congr
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Assam Poll Officials Caught On Camera With Postal Ballots; Probe Ordered
Two men with election commission cards are seen carrying what appears to be postal ballot papers, in a shocking video that has emerged from Assam. An inquiry has been ordered after locals in Silchar reported the matter to the authorities.
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Over 70% Polling Till 5 PM In 1st Phase Of Bodoland Local Body Elections
Over 70 per cent polling has been recorded in the first phase of Bodoland Territorial Council polls till 5pm today; the crucial elections are built up as the semi-finals to the 2021 Assam assembly polls just six months away.
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In Assam, PM Modi Has A Message For Local Media On Covering Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a dig at the local newspapers saying that instead of highlighting development works they were giving prominence to other issues.
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Most Peaceful Local Body Polls In 6 Decades In Assam District: Sarbananda Sonowal
Assam's Karbi Anglong district, which has seen violence in the past during elections, was peaceful in over six decades during polls to its autonomous council, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a statement today.
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Assam Elections: Delhi Takes A Back Seat As Local Leaders Do Battle
In the direct contest between the two national parties that the Assam assembly election is this time, its all about local leaders and not so much faces from Delhi.
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Court Restrains Tarun Gogoi From Making Statement Against Himanta Biswa Sarma
A local court has restrained Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi from making any statement against BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding his alleged involvement in Saradha chit fund and Louis Berger scams.
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"Weakest Congress Leader": BJP's Attack On Gaurav Gogoi After Loss In Assam
Gaurav Gogoi - the son of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi - lost from the Jorhat seat to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami.
-
Assam Elections 2026: Tracing ULFA's Secret Origins Since 1979
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was formed with a goal of creating an independent Assam free from the central government’s control.
-
Alliances Involving BJP Likely To Be Finalised By March 10 In Assam
In an important political development, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the AGP and BJP alliance is likely to be finalised on March 10 for the assembly election.
-
Assam Assembly Elections Could Be Held In A Single Phase: Poll Body
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday indicated that the upcoming Assam Assembly elections could be conducted in a single phase, keeping in mind the convenience of voters and prevailing local conditions.
-
4 States, 4 Elections, 4 Potential Crises For Congress Hoping For Poll Wins
Four states - Assam, Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu - are scheduled to hold elections in April/May, handing the Congress four opportunities to begin 2026 on a winning note, but only if it stays united, internally and with its allies.
-
Hire Assamese Workers, Not 'Miya Muslims', Himanta Sarma Tells Contractors
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has yet again targeted 'Miya Muslims' by asking the public works departments (PWD) contractors to engage local workers instead of hiring 'Miya' workers from Dhubri.
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Elections 2026: Which State, Local Bodies Will Go To Polls
Assam will go to the polls for all 126 seats, Kerala for 140 seats, Tamil Nadu for 234 seats, West Bengal for 294 seats, and the Union Territory of Puducherry for 30 seats -- all in 2026.
-
Assam 3rd Wave May Peak Just When Local Body Polls Start This Month
At a time when Assam has imposed fresh restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus and warned that the third wave is expected to peak after January 20 in the state, the government announced local autonomous council elections.
-
9 Candidates Of Congress's Key Ally In Assam Moved To Chhattisgarh
At least nine candidates of the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF), a key ally in the Congress-led grand alliance in Assam, have been shifted to a resort in the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh after the recently held Assembly polls in that state, a local Congr
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Assam Poll Officials Caught On Camera With Postal Ballots; Probe Ordered
Two men with election commission cards are seen carrying what appears to be postal ballot papers, in a shocking video that has emerged from Assam. An inquiry has been ordered after locals in Silchar reported the matter to the authorities.
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Over 70% Polling Till 5 PM In 1st Phase Of Bodoland Local Body Elections
Over 70 per cent polling has been recorded in the first phase of Bodoland Territorial Council polls till 5pm today; the crucial elections are built up as the semi-finals to the 2021 Assam assembly polls just six months away.
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In Assam, PM Modi Has A Message For Local Media On Covering Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a dig at the local newspapers saying that instead of highlighting development works they were giving prominence to other issues.
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Most Peaceful Local Body Polls In 6 Decades In Assam District: Sarbananda Sonowal
Assam's Karbi Anglong district, which has seen violence in the past during elections, was peaceful in over six decades during polls to its autonomous council, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a statement today.
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Assam Elections: Delhi Takes A Back Seat As Local Leaders Do Battle
In the direct contest between the two national parties that the Assam assembly election is this time, its all about local leaders and not so much faces from Delhi.
-
Court Restrains Tarun Gogoi From Making Statement Against Himanta Biswa Sarma
A local court has restrained Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi from making any statement against BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding his alleged involvement in Saradha chit fund and Louis Berger scams.
