Sarbananda Sonowal

Assam Chief Minister Inducts Two New Leaders As Ministers In Cabinet

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 18, 2020

Sanjay Kishan and Jogen Mohan were sworn in as ministers in Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal's ministry. Governor Jagdish Mukhi administered the oath of office and secrecy to the two new ministers at a simple ceremony in the Darbar Hall of the Raj Bhawan in Guwahati.

Assam Cabinet Expansion Likely Today, Governor To Administer Oath To New Ministers

India News | ANI | Saturday January 18, 2020

The Assam Cabinet expansion is likely to be held today with Governor Jagdish Mukhi administering oath to ministers.

"Quit BJP": Congress Leader's Proposal For Assam Chief Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 12, 2020

Opposition leader in the Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia on Saturday asked Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to quit the BJP along with his MLAs and form an alternate government in the state --which will be "anti-Citizenship Amendment Act and anti-BJP--with support from the Congress.

Student Bodies Warn Of Protests If PM Modi Comes To Assam

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday January 7, 2020

Northeastern student groups opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act have said that while they will not disrupt a national sporting event scheduled to be held in Assam's Guwahati later this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sure to face protests if he decides to make an appearance.

Assam Government Claims Over 3 Lakh "Ghost Children" In State-Run Schools

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday January 7, 2020

The Assam government on Monday claimed that over three lakh "ghost children" were enrolled in state government schools under the previous Congress-led regime, suggesting a massive corruption scandal.

On Camera, Assam Cops Thrash Citizenship Law Protesters As Chief Minister's Convoy Passes

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Shyaja Varma | Thursday January 2, 2020

Police personnel in Assam were filmed beating up people protesting the amended Citizenship Act on Wednesday after they waved black flags at Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Assam's Interests To Be Protected In Citizenship Law: Sarbananda Sonowal

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhary | Thursday January 2, 2020

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday reiterated that the state's interests will be kept in mind when the rules of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are framed.

Assam BJP MLA Accused Of Provoking Supporters Against Citizenship Amendment Act Protesters

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday December 29, 2019

A civil society group has filed a police complaint against an Assam BJP MLA for allegedly exhorting supporters to hit back at Citizenship Act protesters.

"Cut-Off Is 2014 Because...": BJP's Himanta Sarma Explains Citizenship Act

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday December 28, 2019

The cut-off for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was set at 2014 because the BJP-led centre has no choice but to shoulder the burden of "mistakes" committed by the Congress until that year, Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said.

"Want Peace, Not Migrants": Thousands Of Women Protest Citizenship Act Across Assam

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday December 22, 2019

Thousands of women took out protests across Assam on Saturday, a day after Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assured the people that the Citizenship Amendment Act poses no threat to their indigenous culture, language and land rights.

Not A Single Person From Bangladesh Will Enter Assam Due To New Citizenship Law: Chief Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2019

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said that the citizenship law did not encourage fresh influx from Bangladesh, but those that fled the neighbouring country and moved to the state decades ago due to religious persecution would be able to apply for Indian citizenship.

Curfew To Be Lifted In Guwahati Tomorrow, Internet Services To Resume

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 16, 2019

The Assam government on Monday announced that curfew in the state capital, imposed on December 11 in the wake of violent protests against the citizenship law, will be lifted from 6 am on Tuesday, an official statement said in Guwahati.

"Will Protect Genuine Indians": Assam Chief Minister On Citizenship Law

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday December 15, 2019

The Assam government is committed to protecting "genuine" Indian citizens, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said today in a lengthy video appeal for peace posted on his Twitter account

Amid Protests, Assam Chief Minister's Assurance On Citizenship Act

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 14, 2019

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said the number of people to be benefited by the amended Citizenship Act will be "very negligible".

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Promises "Strong Action" Against Violent Protesters

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 13, 2019

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday blamed the opposition Congress and "communal forces" for the widespread violence in the state over the last two days, saying strong action will be taken against those who resorted to arson and vandalism during the anti-citizenship bill protests.