Himanta Biswa Sarma repeating Amit Shah's Jantar Mantar mistakes: CJP's Ashutosh Ranka
Ranka along with 40 other volunteers were detained on Sunday and later released late at night. The illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended. We have asked Police to go and drop us from where we were picked up illegally in the first place, Ranka said.
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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday delved into student politics in Telangana, the prevailing political system in North and South India and the Congress party's challenges after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Participating in India's Next Chapter at the conclave organised by the Assam daily Pratidin in Delhi today, the Chief Minister said that the Student unions in Telangana are relatively few; there are only Left-wing and Right-wing groups. The CM observed that the NSUI does not have much influence and the political system adopted in North and South India were also different. In our region, someone who wins a student election
Mizoram launches action plan to combat drug menace
Bengal: Drugs, pistol seized near India-Nepal border; two arrested
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) In a major operation, troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), in coordination with local police, raided a house close to the India-Nepal border on Monday and seized narcotics and a sophisticated firearm with two magazines. Authorities took two people into custody and are questioning them to identify others involved in the racket. A senior SSB official said the operation began around 4 a.m. and continued till 11.05 a.m. after specific intelligence inputs were received about narcotics stored at the house of Madan Mohan Paswan in Hathiduba village, Churli, under Galgalia Police Station in Kishanganj, Bihar. The raid was conducted by personnel of the G Company, Bhatgaon, Quick Response Team of A Company, Nimuguri, Galgalia police, and the Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Bihar Police. The house is located about 3.83 km inside Indian territory from border pillar number 102, the official said. During the search, police seized 455 grams of brown sugar in five plastic pouches, a factory-made pistol, two magazines, and a digital pocket weighing machine. Police took Madan Mohan Paswan (29) and Ramjapo Paswan (57), the property owner, into custody. Police handed over the seized items and the accused to Galgalia police station for interrogation and legal action. Officials noted that substantial quantities of narcotics have been seized in joint operations along the international border in recent months, with several arrests made. The India-Nepal border runs through West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Criminal activities along this stretch range from narcotics smuggling to human trafficking. Criminals exploit cross-border movement as citizens of both countries can cross unchecked without documentation. Operations span across states, with criminals taking advantage of jurisdictional changes, another official said. Beyond managing the border, the SSB monitors criminal activities within its jurisdiction. It has built a credible intelligence network that has helped curb such activities. Recently, a human trafficking racket was busted and six girls, including four minors from Tripura, were rescued while being taken across the border into Nepal. The SSB also busted a cattle smuggling racket involving animals transported from Uttar Pradesh to Assam. The SSB has also rescued girls from West Bengal districts who were being trafficked into Nepal to work at dance bars, the official added.
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Nagaon bypoll: Assam CM says Congress will lose another seat
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday intensified his campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA candidate Devashish Sharma in the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, asserting that voters were favourably inclined towards the former bureaucrat while taking a swipe at the Congress. Addressing reporters, Sarma said the BJP had fielded a good, honest and educated candidate and questioned why the Congress was objecting to Sharmas candidature. Now, it is up to the people to decide whether they want a good candidate who will work for them or the Congress candidate, he remarked. Sarma also assessed the political atmosphere in Nagaon, saying the Congress appeared likely to lose another Lok Sabha seat. He said people in Moirabari had already decided to support NDA candidate Devashish Sharma. The Nagaon constituency is witnessing a multi-cornered contest, with the BJP-led alliance fielding Sharma, Congress nominating former MLA Sibamoni Bora, and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal also in the fray. The Trinamool Congress has also fielded a candidate. The by-election was necessitated after former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the Lok Sabha and subsequently joined the BJP. Bordoloi later won the Dispur Assembly seat in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Sharma, a former IAS officer who served as Nagaons Deputy Commissioner, took voluntary retirement from government service on September 3 and joined the BJP on September 8 before being named the partys candidate. His candidature has drawn criticism from the Congress, which questioned the timing of his transition from administration to politics. Congress has fielded Sibamoni Bora, while AIUDF has nominated its chief Badruddin Ajmal, a three-time former MP from Dhubri. Multiple contenders have made the Nagaon contest a closely watched political battle in Assam. Polling for the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll is scheduled for October 6, with counting of votes on October 9. With campaigning intensifying, Sarmas remarks underline the BJP-led alliances effort to frame the contest around Sharmas credentials and the political choice before Nagaon voters.
Himanta Biswa Sarmas different perspective of Assams mega bridge: CM flies drone himself
Himanta Biswa Sarmas different perspective of Assams mega bridge: CM flies drone himself
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday asked media outlets, journalists and publishing platforms to practise responsible, empathetic and restrained journalism while reporting sexual offences. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said sensationalist headlines, graphic or lurid descriptions of sexual violence, and insensitive phraseology fail to serve any public interest and risk causing severe secondary trauma to the victims and their families. The top court took cognisance of the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl at the Aastha Kunj Park in south Delhi, the alleged gang-rape and murder of a teenage girl
Are there toxic chemicals in your grocery store receipt?
Chicago, Sep 28 (Conversation) Would you like your receipt? Its a question youre likely to hear every time you pop into the grocery store or stop for a latte on the way to work. Some people may also have heard warnings that have circulated for more than 15 years that if you say yes, toxic chemicals might rub off on your fingertips. As a recent example, a 2025 study from the Center for Environmental Health, a nonprofit advocacy organization focused on toxic chemicals in consumer products, claimed that holding a paper receipt for only 10 seconds could result in exposure
Nagaon bypoll: Rakibul Hussain faces protests in Samaguri
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) Congress MP and former Assam minister Rakibul Hussain faced protests during an election campaign in Samaguri on Monday for the upcoming Nagaon bypoll. A group of people displayed black cloth and raised slogans against him as he arrived in the Khatowal area to seek support for the party's candidate, Sibamoni Bora. According to onlookers, protesters gathered in North Khatowal and shouted Go Back Rakibul Hussain and Rakibul Hussain Murdabad as the Congress leader entered the area. They also raised slogans against Hussains son, Congress leader Tanzil Hussain, and party candidate Sibamoni Bora. Some participants alleged that the father-son duo's dadagiri would not be accepted in Samaguri. The demonstration comes amid an intensifying political campaign in Assam ahead of the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, with parties stepping up outreach among voters. Hussain, who represented the Samaguri Assembly constituency for several terms before moving to the Lok Sabha, remains a prominent Congress face in the region. His family continues to play a role in the partys local political activities. This is not the first instance of opposition to Hussain during his Samaguri campaign. Black flags and anti-Congress slogans have previously been reported, highlighting the charged political atmosphere surrounding the contest. The Nagaon bypoll has assumed significance for both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led camp, with parties seeking to consolidate their support base. Congress has fielded Sibamoni Bora, with Hussain campaigning actively for her. The opposition alliance and BJP-led camp are expected to intensify their campaign in the coming days. The bypoll has brought several local and state-level issues into sharper focus, including Congresss organisational strength in the region and the influence of established political families. With campaigning gathering momentum, the latest protest involving Hussain is likely to add another layer to the contest in Nagaon. Authorities have not reported any major untoward incident related to the protest.
Cow should be declared national animal; its milk has healing properties: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi
Digital Desk | Bareilly, Sep 28 (IANS) Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi said on Monday that cow should be declared the national animal because it would solve many conflicts and that cow's milk has healing properties. He added that cows have been an issue in our nation for a long time. Muslims have always demanded that cows be declared the national animal. If cows are declared national animal, many of the incidents can be controlled and it will solve a lot of problems. I also want to express how Islam views cows. Someone asked Paigambar in Islam, so he replied that a cow's milk has 'Shifa' (healing properties) and cow's meat has diseases. Meaning that we should drink cow's milk. If someone is weak, then they should consume cow's milk, so that they are healthy. This is Islam's stance on cows. If it is declared as the national animal, then certain incidents can be curbed. Many issues can be solved with it; many incidents that are caused can be averted, and then every individual will try to protect it, Bareilvi said. According to reports, in a Vishva Hindu Parishad programme celebrating late Ashok Singhal's birth anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said many copycats said that one should declare the cows as the national animal; to them I say, you are the animal; for us, a cow is our mother. We are connected to cows for more than a lifetime. In the aftermath, Congress Spokesperson Surendra Rajput said, The cow is our mother; there are no doubts in that. Not just in Sanatan, but in the entire country, the cow is considered a mother. The only people who think that a cow is just an animal are the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. That's why West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that a cow older than fourteen years could be butchered. That's why Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the Northeast region said that butcher cows and eat them at home.... a Goa Minister said that because cow meat is scarce, we had to import it. So for the BJP, cow is an animal; they are trying to cause communal hatred. This is a medium for seeking votes. For them, Lord Ram is not for devotion, and stealing donations and committing sins. For you, Lord Ram is a tool for vote theft; for us, Lord Ram is a matter of devotion, and the cow is our mother, but not for BJP, he added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said that people who call 'cows' animals have animal tendencies themselves, and people who use derogatory terms against Ayodhya should be avoided.
Rima Das on Village Rockstars 2 and the state of independent cinema
The acclaimed Assamese filmmaker opens up about the delayed theatrical release of Village Rockstars 2, making films featuring children and nature, the need to build a better system to support cinema from the Northeast and more.
Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, West Bengal and more Today we take a look at the full list of states that have announced DA and DR hikes this year, besides paying arrears for employees and pensioners.
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Download Assam Home Guard Admit Card 2026 has released on 28 September for the Screening Test and Written Test scheduled on 4 October 2026. Check e-Admission Certificate download link, exam date, exam centre details, reporting time, required documents, and important instructions for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards posts.
Won't back down till Gyanesh Kumar goes: CJP
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has reiterated the outfit's demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, alleging the exclusion of 13 crore names from electoral rolls and questioning the BJP's defence of Kumar. The CJP plans a nationwide protest starting October 2, vowing not to back down until Kumar resigns, and has launched the 'Election Commission Thik Karo' campaign. Ranka also accused the CEC of fraudulently redrawing constituencies in Assam to benefit the ruling party.
Rupee falls 28 paise to close at 96.03 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sep 28 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 28 paise to close at 96.03 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, on risk-off sentiments in global markets after the US rejected a deal proposal by Iran, diminishing hopes of reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Forex traders said global risk sentiments deteriorated as the stalemate between the US and Iran continued; falling risk assets and a surge in crude oil prices may continue to pressurise the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened on a negative note at 95.89 against the American currency. During the day, the local
DRI cracks pan-India smuggling racket, seizes Rs 10.36 crore gold
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a pan-India gold smuggling syndicate that allegedly used courier networks to transport smuggled gold across the country, seizing 6.61 kg of foreign-origin gold worth about Rs 10.36 crore and arresting 11 persons, including one of the alleged masterminds, according to an official statement on Monday. The operation which was carried out based on specific intelligence inputs, targeted a network involved in smuggling gold through the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal and Assam before distributing it to major markets through courier consignments, according to the Finance Ministry. The ministry further noted that coordinated searches and interceptions were conducted simultaneously in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Guwahati. During the operation, DRI officials intercepted live courier consignments containing smuggled gold that had been booked from Guwahati and Kolkata for delivery in Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad. Seven recipients were apprehended, while searches at the premises of consignors in Kolkata led to the arrest of three more persons. Moreover, a subsequent operation in Mumbai resulted in the arrest of one of the key coordinators of the network. Investigators found that the syndicate had adopted a strategy of splitting smuggled gold into multiple small consignments and dispatching them through courier channels to recipients in different cities for disposal in the domestic market. The investigation also showed that both the shippers and the recipients were acting as paper companies or private individuals without engaging in any legal gold trading, suggesting a conscious effort to hide the source and flow of gold that was smuggled through courier services. DRI recovered and seized a total of 6.61 kg of foreign-origin gold bars valued at around Rs 10.36 crore under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. In a significant development, preliminary examination of documentary evidence suggested that the syndicate had transported and delivered nearly 318 kg of smuggled gold worth around Rs 475 crore through the same courier-based network during the first nine months of the current calendar year, the ministry said. Further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network and trace the proceeds and distribution channels linked to the smuggled gold, it added.
Dipke Warns Of Jail Bharo As Mumbai Police Deny Nod To CJP Protest Against Gyanesh Kumar
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke warning of a Jail Bharo movement if the party is denied the right to protest.Mumbai Police denied permission for the proposed protest, citing High Court directives, lack of permission from the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, traffic concerns and the location of Shivaji Park.The CJP has also given CEC Gyanesh Kumar a 48-hour ultimatum to resign. Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that more than 13 crore voter names were removed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.The Election Commission has said that people whose names were omitted can apply for inclusion in the electoral rolls.Meanwhile, CJP co-convenor and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka was detained in Assam along with other party volunteers and was later released.
Bhupen Hazarikas Music to Resound at Bharat Mandapam on November 29: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
A grand music festival celebrating Bhupen Hazarikas centenary will take place in New Delhi on November 29, as announced by Assams Chief Minister. Bhupen Hazarikas Music to Resound at Bharat Mandapam on November 29: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Indian Peafowl Recorded For The First Time At Assam
Assams Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Monday announced the first-ever official record of the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) at Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve, describing it as a significant addition to the states rich biodiversity. The peafowl was photographed inside the park by wildlife photographer Nejib Ahmed and cinematographer Chandan Saikia,... The post Indian Peafowl Recorded For The First Time At Assams Orang National Park first appeared on Northeast Today .
CJP Leader Ashutosh Ranka after release: Picking us up from private property was kidnapping
Cockroach Janata Party leader Ashutosh Ranka spoke to the media after his release from detention by Assam Police and alleged that his detention was illegal since he was picked up from a private property.
'Distress Call, Then Men Answered Phone': Father Of Assam Student Found Dead
The father suspects that more than one person may have been involved and has alleged that his daughter was assaulted and killed.
Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain beats South Korea
Guwahati: Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain secured another Asian Games medal for India after defeating South Koreas Seong Suyeon in the womens 75kg quarterfinal on Monday. Making her first appearance of the tournament, the Assam-born boxer delivered a dominant performance to register a 5-0 unanimous decision victory and advance to the semifinals. The win guarantees [] The post Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain beats South Koreas Seong Suyeon to enter semifinal appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Heavy rain and flooding kill at least 62 in UP
LUCKNOW, India, September 28, 2026 (AP) At least 62 people have died after days of heavy rain and flooding in northern Indias Uttar Pradesh state, officials said Monday. The state government said 46 people were injured and more than 1,000 houses were damaged after three days of heavy rainfall caused flooding in several districts. Schools were closed Monday in parts of the state, including the capital, Lucknow, while rescue teams moved people from flooded areas to safer locations. Residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel through waterlogged areas and stay away from fast-flowing rivers, streams and drains. Rainfall was
Asiad 2026: Lovlina Borgohain advances to semifinal; assures medal
Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) assured herself of a second consecutive medal at the Asian Games boxing competition after securing a facile quarterfinal win over South Korea's Seong Suyeon here on Monday. Competing in her first bout of the tournament, Lovlina out-punched Seong 5-0 to move into the last four stage and be assured of at least a bronze medal. The Assam boxer had won the silver in the previous edition. Lovlina joined Parveen Hooda (65kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg) and Narender Berwal (+90kg), who all cruised into the semifinals on Sunday.
Meghalaya: Four Assam labourers die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank
Guwahati: Four construction workers from Assam died on Sunday afternoon after allegedly inhaling poisonous gas while working inside a newly constructed underground septic tank at Rangdokram village in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya. The incident occurred at around 3 pm at the residence of Sebastian Ch. Sangma. The workers were engaged in construction work when they [] The post Meghalaya: Four Assam labourers die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Four Assam labourers die after suspected toxic gas leak in septic tank in Meghalaya
Digital Desk | Shillong, Sep 28 (IANS) Four construction labourers from Assam died after reportedly inhaling suspected toxic gas while working inside an underground septic tank at Rangdokram village in Meghalayas South Garo Hills district, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred at the residence of Sebastian Ch Sangma in Rangdokram village, where the workers were engaged in construction-related work on a newly built septic tank. According to preliminary reports, two of the labourers attempted to open the lid of the underground tank when they suddenly collapsed after being exposed to fumes trapped inside. Two other workers reportedly rushed to their aid but were also overcome by the suspected toxic gases and fell unconscious. Police and personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services were alerted and rushed to the site. However, rescuing the workers proved challenging as the septic tank was located underground and access to the victims was severely restricted. The rescue teams were forced to dig through the soil surrounding the structure to reach the trapped labourers. During the operation, two fire personnel also reportedly lost consciousness after being exposed to the fumes. They were immediately provided medical attention. The four labourers were subsequently declared dead. The deceased have been identified as Mofidur Rohman, 34, from Diara, Purandiara in Mankachar; Ajiyer Rahman, 41, from Chengurchar, Purandiara; Ismail Hussain, 20, from Chomrashali, Kalapani; and Rakib Hussain, 22, from Boalia, Radhamadhab Hat. All four were residents of Assams South Salmara-Mankachar district. Preliminary findings indicate that inadequate ventilation or the absence of a proper gas outlet or soak pit may have resulted in the accumulation of hazardous gases inside the confined space. Septic tanks can contain gases such as hydrogen sulphide and methane, both of which can become potentially fatal at high concentrations. Authorities, however, have not yet confirmed the exact nature of the gas or established the precise cause of death. Further investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The incident has also highlighted the serious dangers associated with entering confined underground spaces without proper ventilation, gas detection equipment and safety measures.
Assam set to export methanol to Bangladesh through waterway: Official
The APL is a state government undertaking that produces methanol and formalin, and was set up to utilise the huge reserve of natural gas in the eastern Assam oil fields.
Banks to remain open on Monday as unions call off 3-day strike after IBA assurance
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Regular banking operations will continue on Monday after the bank unions called off their three-day nationwide strike following an assurance from the Indian Banks Association (IBA) on their demands for a five-day work week and other issues. The strike, scheduled from Monday until September 30, was called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The bank unions, late on Sunday night, called off their strike after the IBA assured them to look into their demands, including declaring all Saturdays as holidays. A high-level committee of the IBA and UFBU will be formed immediately to
All CJP Members Released After 12+ Hours In Assam Police Custody
CJP volunteers were released after detention in Guwahati, while police and leaders offered differing accounts.
Sensex tanks 730 points amid surging crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainties
Mumbai, Sep 28 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday amid surging crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainties and a weak trend in Asian markets. Foreign fund outflows also hit investors sentiment during the initial trading. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 730 points to 73,170.12 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 231.50 points to 22,908.95. All the 30 Sensex firms were trading lower. Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Electronics were the major laggards. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded
Edinburgh (UK), Sep 28 (The Conversation) If youve ever pushed yourself through a hard workout, youve probably felt the burn. Its that familiar sensation of pain and exhaustion in the muscles, where they almost feel like theyre on fire. This feeling has long been said to be caused by a build-up of lactic acid in the muscles. In fact, this remains a common explanation from recreational exercisers to elite athletes. But this belief is wrong and lactic acid actually has nothing to do with the burn we feel when we exercise. The origins of the lactic acid myth go
Are autistic people more vulnerable to extremist content?
Adelaide (Australia), Sep 28 (Conversation) Recent media reports have suggested neo-nazis in Australia may be actively trying to recruit autistic young men. Some research including my own suggests some autistic people may be more likely to engage with harmful content online, including conspiracy theories and extremist ideology. But this is a tricky area to research, and theres still a lot we dont know. Researchers and psychologists who work on extremism warn autism alone does not explain why someone might engage with extremist ideology such as watching extremist content online or make them more likely to commit
Cockroach Janata Party volunteers detained ahead of first meet in Assam
Around 40 volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) including party co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka were detained ahead of the organisation's first regional volunteers' meeting on Sunday. Ranka claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was afraid of the CJP. He alleged that the BJP won the assembly election by redrawing the boundaries. CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke said he would bring more party workers to the state, challenging the government to arrest them if Ranka and his fellow volunteers were not released.
CJP team's detention ends in Assam, Ashutosh Ranka alleges 'illegal detention'
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) The alleged detention of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and several party volunteers by the Assam Police ended in the evening, with Ranka claiming that the police action was illegal and announcing that he would address the media from the spot where he was picked up earlier in the day. In a post on social media platform X on Sunday, Ranka said, The illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended, and added that the CJP team had asked the police to drop them at the place from where they were allegedly picked up. He added that he would address the press at Chaudhary Tila, opposite the Assam Secretariat, in Guwahati. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reacted to Ranka's announcement with a remark expressing disappointment that the planned protest outside a police station would no longer take place. Abey yaar... I was actually looking forward to joining your strike at the police station tomorrow, Dipke said on X. The development followed the detention earlier on Sunday of Ranka and more than 30 CJP workers, including four members of the party's central committee, according to the organisation. The detentions came shortly before a regional volunteers' meeting scheduled in Guwahati. The meeting was initially planned at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan on Kharga Choudhury Road in Athgaon. The venue was subsequently shifted to Chowdhury Tila, opposite the Assam Secretariat, after CJP members alleged that pressure had been exerted on the original venue to cancel the booking. Ranka had arrived in Guwahati on Saturday along with other CJP members. The organisation said its Assam activities included meeting local volunteers, visiting government schools and interacting with families affected by the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Before his detention, Ranka alleged that police were preventing the group from holding the meeting and accused the authorities of repeatedly detaining its members. CJP founder Dipke had earlier claimed that Ranka was picked up from a private residence and said the detained members had not been informed of the charges or grounds for their detention. The CJP subsequently demanded the immediate release of Ranka and other volunteers, alleging targeted suppression of its activities in Assam. Assam Police had not issued an immediate public statement explaining the grounds for the detentions, according to reports. The release of Ranka and the other CJP members brings the immediate detention incident to an end, while the organisation is expected to address the media on the circumstances surrounding the police action.
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Assam Police Detain CJP Leaders Ahead Of First Regional Volunteers Meet
Assam Police detained Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and several other leaders and activists in Guwahati ahead of the organisations first regional volunteers meeting near the Assam Secretariat. CJP leaders said Ashutosh Ranka, Ankit Bhardwaj, Prem Aakash and Assam-based volunteers were taken to a police facility.
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Illegal detention by Assam Police ends: CJPs Ashutosh Ranka
Guwahati: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ashutosh Ranka on Sunday, September 27, evening said the illegal detention of him and other volunteers by the Assam Police has finally ended. He made the remarks in a post on X after being released along with the other detainees. The illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended: CJPs Ranka to address press
Ashutosh Ranka, co-convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party, reported his detention by Assam Police has ended. He stated that he will address the media after being taken back to the original pick-up location. Several other CJP leaders were also detained in Guwahati before a regional volunteers' meeting near the Assam Secretariat. Police prevented access to the meeting site, which aimed to gather around 200-300 volunteers from the region.
Ashutosh Ranka, CJP volunteers detained in Assam during peaceful meeting
CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and several party volunteers were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on September 27. The CJP said the group was in Assam for a peaceful meeting with supporters and alleged that those detained were not informed about the grounds for their detention. NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande also demanded their immediate release and warned of legal action.
CJP says Mumbai Police denied Oct 2 protest permission, launches 'Jail Bharo Andolan'
The Cockroach Janta Party is gearing up for a protest in Mumbai after being denied police permission. Founder Abhijeet Dipke announced plans for a Jail Bharo Andolan on Gandhi Jayanti. This announcement follows reports of CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and volunteers facing detention in Assam. NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande condemned the detentions, labeling them illegal and unconstitutional. The CJP remains dedicated to advocating for social issues despite these setbacks.
Six CJP women volunteers released in Guwahati, several leaders still detained
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 27 (IANS) Six women volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who were detained by the Assam Police earlier on Sunday while on their way to attend a party meeting in Guwahati, were released later in the day, officials said. However, several CJP leaders and workers, including co-convenor and chief spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, remained in detention, with the party demanding their immediate release. The development came amid heightened tension in Guwahati over the CJP's first regional volunteers' meeting in Assam. The party had called the meeting as part of its organisational outreach in the state and the Northeast. The meeting was initially scheduled at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan in Athgaon but was subsequently shifted to Chowdhury Tila, opposite the Assam Secretariat. CJP organisers alleged that pressure was exerted on the original venue, following which the programme was moved. On Sunday morning, police detained Ranka and several other CJP leaders and volunteers before the meeting could begin. Reports said that more than 30 CJP workers, including four members of the party's central committee, were detained, although the organisation has claimed that the number was higher. The exact number could not be independently verified. Ranka had reached Guwahati on Saturday for the programme. Before his detention, he accused the Assam government of attempting to prevent the CJP from raising issues relating to government schools, land, forests and water in the state. He also alleged that the party's activities were being blocked because of its proposed outreach among local residents and volunteers. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that Ranka and members of the party team were taken to an undisclosed location. He also claimed that lawyers attempting to meet the detained workers were not being allowed access. Dipke has demanded the immediate release of all those still in custody and said he would travel to Assam with other party members if Ranka was not released. The CJP had planned to meet local volunteers and visit schools and families in Assam, including people concerned about the revision of electoral rolls. The Assam Police had not issued a detailed public statement explaining the grounds for the detentions in the reports available so far.
Guwahati: Opposition parties in Assam on Sunday, September 27, criticised the BJP-led state government over the alleged detention of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists in Guwahati, claiming that the police action was aimed at stifling the voice of the youth. The Opposition parties demanded the immediate release of those allegedly detained, describing the police action Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka, party members detained in Assam
CJP's Ashutosh Ranka detained by Assam police
Ashutosh Ranka, co-convenor of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and his supporters were reportedly detained by Assam Police in Guwahati ahead of a planned volunteers' meet-up. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed the detention was to prevent the meeting, while Ranka alleged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was afraid of the party exposing local issues.
CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka detained by Assam Police: Abhijeet Dipke
Ranka has criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over schools, land rights and electoral boundaries.
Tensions flared in Assam on Sunday as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke issued a direct warning to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, threatening to travel to the state with key party leadership if co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and over 30 detained volunteers were not immediately released. The confrontation erupted after Assam Police detained [] The post Himanta Can Arrest Us All: CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Threatens Mass Assam Protest After Teams Detention in Guwahati appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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CJP's Ashutosh Ranka, workers detained in Guwahati
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 27 (IANS) More than 30 workers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including four members of its central committee, were detained by Assam Police in Guwahati on Sunday ahead of the partys regional volunteers meeting, party leaders said. CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka was among those detained. He alleged that police action began in the morning despite the proposed gathering being a peaceful meeting on private property. Police were acting like goons since morning. It was a peaceful meeting at a private property, but police kept detaining our team members, and now all of us have been detained, Ranka alleged. The partys regional volunteers meeting was initially scheduled at 10 a.m. at Assam Shree Parshuram Seva Sadan on Kharga Choudhury Road in Athgaon. The organisers later shifted the venue to Chowdhury Tila, opposite the Assam Secretariat, after alleging that pressure had been brought on the management of the original venue to cancel the booking. Ranka, who arrived in Guwahati on Saturday along with other CJP members, including Ankit Bhardwaj, Akash Prem, Varun Agrawal and Anam, had earlier said that the cancellation of the venue would not prevent the party from holding its programme in Assam. Before his detention, Ranka accused the Assam government of attempting to prevent the party from raising questions over issues concerning the state. He alleged that the party wanted to highlight the condition of government schools, the impact of what it described as man-made floods and other public issues. Himanta Biswa Sarma is afraid that we will expose the condition of the schools here, the reality of man-made floods and other issues. That is why they are threatening us. But he does not know what we are made of. We will not stop until we expose them, Ranka said. He further alleged that CJP members had been stopped and threatened by authorities since morning, but maintained that the party would continue with its activities. As of Sunday afternoon, Assam Police had not issued an official statement explaining the reasons for the detentions or confirming the number of people taken into custody. The incident comes as the CJP seeks to expand its organisational activities in Assam, with the regional volunteers meeting intended to bring together its supporters and members in the state.
Should apologise to nation for undermining institution: Assam CM Himanta Sarma to INDI alliance
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the INDI Alliance should apologise to the nation for undermining, spreading rumours, and stoking controversy about the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Himanta Biswa Sarma, referring to the meeting between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi at Nirvachan Sadan, said that the all decisions taken on SIR were unanimous. Yesterday, the full bench of the Election Commission of India informed the public that all decisions taken regarding the SIR submission were unanimous. The Commission took the decisions unitedly, and there was no internal difference of opinion within the Commission regarding the SIR or Form 6. He said that until the Commission's clarification came out, Rahul Gandhi, the Congress ecosystem, and the Naxalite ecosystem created an uproar across the entire country, claiming that there were differences of opinion within the Commission, that the SIR was wrong, that the SIR should be rolled back, and that the Chief Election Commissioner should resign. He added that if there were three Election Commissioners and two agreed on a decision, then it follows the majoritya 2-1 outcome. He reiterated that the Commissions decisions were made on consensus, which, according to him, made the ruling even stronger. When the Election Commission issued its clarification, after hearing their statements, will Rahul Gandhi apologise to the nation? Will this Congress ecosystem apologise to the nation? Will these 'Dimagi Naxals' apologise to the nation?, he asked. Escalating his attack, he said, It is completely established that Rahul Gandhi is trying to weaken the Republic; he is trying to weaken the institutions of the nation. Before this Election Commission was in place, Rahul Gandhi lost elections 90 times. Even when Gyanesh Kumar was not serving as the Chief Election Commissioner, Rahul Gandhi was defeated even then, Sarma said. Speaking on former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, he said, Banerjee has lost the election. She lost her own assembly seat even last time without SIR as well. You have seen the mood of the people in Bengal now. Her own MLAs are deserting her; her own MPs are deserting her. People are not allowing her to even come out on the street; protests start against her immediately. What does this mean? It reflects the anger of the people of Bengal toward her. The people of Bengal will answer her even more aggressively, because you are not attacking the Election Commission; you are attacking the people of Bengal. You are attacking the democratic decision of the people of Bengal. Even in the constituency where SIR has not removed even 2,000 votes, there too you lost the election, he claimed. Himanta Sarma further stated, The INDI Alliance is an alliance of defeated people, an alliance of frustrated people. So their coming together was not going to cut any ice with the people of India. Rahul Gandhi has lost many elections; now he should celebrate a hundred losses as a ceremony. CM Sarma said that the INDI Alliance should celebrate their losses because people are not voting for them; thus, they were attacking people and are attacking the constitutional institutions of our country. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday sought to quell reports of differences within the poll panel, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi holding a full commission meeting at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi.
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CJP Co-Convener Ashutosh Ranka, Over 30 Volunteers Detained in Assam Ahead of Regional Meet
The Assam Police on Sunday detained over 30 activists and workers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including its co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and four central committee members, just hours before the youth groups inaugural regional volunteers meeting in Guwahati. The detentions took place in Dispur as party organizers were arriving near Chowdhury Tila, located directly [] The post CJP Co-Convener Ashutosh Ranka, Over 30 Volunteers Detained in Assam Ahead of Regional Meet appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Assam Police detain Ashutosh Ranka, other CJP leaders in Guwahati
Guwahati: Cockroach Janta Party co-convenor and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has been detained in Assams capital along with other leaders and activists of the organisation before their scheduled volunteer meeting took place. The police were reportedly blocking the venue since the morning, barring volunteers from reaching the hilltop meeting site in Guwahati. The CJP was reported Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
