Ex-Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Kumar Borah Formally Joins BJP In Guwahati Ahead Of Polls
Bhupen Kumar Borah, former Assam Congress Chief, joined BJP in Guwahati.
Ex-Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah Joins BJP Ahead Of Key Polls
Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah quit the party this week, apparently citing party MP Rakibul Hussain as a major reason behind his shocking resignation.
Bhupen Borah joins BJP days after resigning from Congress as polls near in Assam
Bhupen Kumar Borah, former Assam Congress president, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. This move comes just a week after his resignation from the Congress. Borah led the Assam Congress from 2021 to 2025. His switch is significant as the Assam Assembly elections are approaching.
Bhupen Borah joins BJP days after quitting Congress ahead of Assam elections
Ghislaine Maxwell fights release of more Epstein documents, calling disclosure law unconstitutional
NEW YORK, February 22, 2026 (AP) Lawyers for imprisoned British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell are fighting the requested release of 90,000 pages related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell, saying a law used to force the public release of millions of documents is unconstitutional. The lawyers filed papers late Friday in Manhattan federal court to try to block the release of documents from a since-settled civil defamation lawsuit brought a decade ago by the late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre against Maxwell. The Justice Department recently asked a judge to lift secrecy requirements on the files. Maxwells attorneys said the
Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP
Bhupen Borah was joined by another Congressman Sanju Bora
WJH group seeks action against illegal cattle smuggling
From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Feb 21: The United Hyniewtrep Movement (UHM), West Jaitia Hills, on Thursday submitted a written complaint to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner regarding the alleged illegal trade of cows and buffaloes originating from Assam and passing through Muktor, Barato, Raliang, Phramer, Khanduli, Namdong and Nartiang to Bangladesh. The organisation expressed []
Octomewot Lamin nominated as JHADC member
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The state government has nominated Octomewot Lamin as a member of the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC). The nomination was made on the advice of the JHADC, in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 6 of the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, []
Politics of hate will destroy the country if not curbed, says AIMMM
New Delhi:The General Body meeting of the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (AIMMM) has warned that the growing politics of hate in the country will destroy it if not curbed soon. In a press note, the organisation said that the Chief Ministers of Assam and Uttarakhand are openly challenging the Constitution and minority rights, yet no 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 .
Assam can be infiltrator-free like naxal-free regions: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Assam can be freed of illegal infiltrators, similar to how large parts of the country were made Naxalite-free. He challenged Congress to include expelling infiltrators in their election manifesto, alleging they are a vote bank for the party.
Four held with methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 11.85 crore in Mizoram
Aizawl, Feb 21: Assam Rifles have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 11.85 crore by arresting four drug peddlers, including three Myanmar nationals, in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday. A defence spokesman said that, acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of banned methamphetamine tablets, Assam Rifles launched an operation on []
'Not Just Electoral Rolls But Also From Country': Amit Shah Vows To Remove Infiltrators In Assam
Amit Shah said that if large parts of India could be freed from Naxal violence, the country could also be made free of infiltration with sufficient political will.
Stopping Exodus, Finalising Allies: Priyanka Gandhi's Key Challenges In Assam
Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah, who is set to join the BJP on Sunday, said several other leaders will also make the switch by March 8.
Amit Shah Vows To Free Assam From Illegal Infiltration, Targets Congress
Addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for a new campus of the 10th Battalion of Assam Police, Mr Shah asked the people to give third term to a BJP government and blamed past governments for what he described as demographic stress in several districts of the state: Reports
Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back
LOS ANGELES, February 21, 2026 (AP) Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While theres some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause the latter, there is no doubt that many people feel like they cant escape the pull of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms. The companies that designed your favorite apps have an incentive to keep you glued to them so they can serve up ads that make them billions of dollars in revenue. Resisting the pull of the endless scroll, the dopamine hits
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New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Saturday hit back at YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over his criticism of their protest at the India AI Impact Summit. The IYC jibed that while he is facing multiple CBI and ED cases, he should not tarnish the image of his father, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy. In a post on X, IYC shared, Dear Jagan, Your father, our proud leader Late Shri Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), dedicated his life to fighting communal, divisive & compromised forces. We understand you
This semi-high-speed service connects Guwahati in Assam with New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a firm stance on illegal immigrants. He stated they will be removed from electoral rolls and expelled from India within five years. Shah asserted that just as India can be free of Naxals, it can also be free of infiltrators. He also mentioned Assam's potential to become an industrial hub in the coming years.
BJP will free Assam from sin Congress has committed: Amit Shah in Kamrup
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Congress party of allowing illegal infiltration that altered Assam's demographics, asserting that the BJP will free Assam from the sin committed by the previous regime.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections marked a modest resurgence for the Indian National Congress, securing 99 seats and contributing to the INDIA blocs efforts to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Partys dominance. This performance nearly doubled the partys tally from 2019, reflecting a vote share rise to 21.2 percent, though it... The post Decoding Four Tamil Nadu And Assam: Alliance Tension In South And Organisational Challenges In North East For Congress appeared first on HW News English .
Assam Polls, Bengaluru Garbage Row And What-About-Leadership: DK Shivakumar Speaks To NDTV
Assam, garbage in the Garden City, and chief ministership. These are some of the topics DK Shivakumar mentioned in a frank conversation with NDTV.
From Assam Village Bordering Bangladesh, Amit Shah Unveils Infrastructure Plan
With the Election Commission expected to announce the Assam Assembly elections within the next few weeks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accelerated its campaign.
Priyanka Gandhi targets BJP govt in Assam for 'joblessness, crime against women'
During a recent gathering, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra voiced her staunch disapproval of the BJP administration in Assam. She raised alarm over the escalating violence against women and the dire job situation facing young people.
'More Congress Leaders Will Join': Assam's Bhupen Borah After Meeting Amit Shah
Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah, who recently announced he'd join the ruling BJP in the poll-bound state, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah this evening.
Congress ally in Assam demands seats of its choice for Assembly polls
The regional partys president, Akhil Gogoi, has asked Congress to come clean on the alliance strategy
Amit Shah Unveils Rs 6,900-Crore Programme For Border Villages In Assam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially launched the second phase of the Vibrant Village Programme in Assam today.
Amit Shah Slams Congress For 'Changing Demography' of Assam
Pointing out that BJP government led by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has focused on both security and development, Mr Shah reiterated that while the Congress failed to launch meaningful development initiatives in the state, Assam is now witnessing rapid infrastructure growth, with around 14 kilometres of roads being built dailyamong the highest rates in the country
Rupee plummets 31 paise to settle at 90.99 against US dollar
Mumbai, Feb 20 (PTI) The rupee plunged 31 paise to settle at 90.99 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a strong American currency against major currencies and higher crude oil prices amid intensifying US-Iran tensions. Positive momentum in domestic equity markets failed to support the Indian, forex analysts said. They attributed the strengthening greenback and volatile crude prices to heightened tension between the US and Iran, with both countries signalling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehrans nuclear programme fizzle out. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.94 against the US dollar and
Assam CM inaugurates Star Cements Cachar unit, Boosting Industrial Footprint in Barak Valley
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma opened Star Cement Ltd.'s new plant in Cachar. This Rs 400 crore facility will boost cement availability in southern Assam and nearby states. It is expected to create over 1,000 jobs. The investment highlights growing confidence in Assam's industrial growth. The unit will support regional development and meet rising demand.
Priyanka Gandhi: Zubeen Garg is voice of Assams soul
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Zubeen Garg's cremation ground. She described the singer as the 'voice of Assam's soul' and stated he was above politics. Vadra emphasized Garg's message of love and unity, which upheld Assamese culture. She noted the deep emotional attachment people had with Garg. Her visit was unscheduled and intended to pay respects without political motives.
Let Himanta speak on plans for next 5 yrs, not 10-year-old issue: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called out Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his lack of action on job creation and future development strategies. During her statement, she questioned why the Chief Minister continues to focus on political disputes from years gone by.
Amit Shah launches 2nd phase of Vibrant Villages Programme
NATHANPUR (Assam), Feb 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme, which will cover 1,954 border villages in 15 states and two Union territories, from Assams Cachar district. The programme is a part of the Centres efforts to strengthen border villages and promote inclusive development in these areas, an official statement said. The Vibrant Villages Programme-II is a central sector scheme with an outlay of Rs 6,839 crore up to the [] The post Amit Shah launches 2nd phase of Vibrant Villages Programme appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
People of Assam are watching: Priyanka Gandhi criticises Assam CM
'Congress left borders open': Amit Shah raises infiltration pitch in poll-bound Assam
Union home minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of leaving Assam's borders open to infiltrators, aiming to alter the state's demographics. He contrasted this with the BJP government's efforts under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who he stated cleared vast lands occupied by infiltrators. Shah also highlighted the BJP's infrastructure development achievements in Assam.
Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Slams Assam CM For Targeting Gaurav Gogoi
She went on saying, The way Gaurav ji (Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi) and his family are being targeted proves that this kind of politics is wrong. I think the people of Assam know that the other side is rattled by him. This is the reason why all this is happening. It is because he is walking on the right path, he is being attacked...It is like a badge of honour
Congress left borders open, leading to infiltration in Assam, alleges Amit Shah
During a pivotal speech, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the BJP government's effectiveness in addressing infiltration issues in Assam, contrasting it sharply with the Congress party's shortcomings in border security and development efforts. He announced the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme, which aims to enrich the living standards of residents in border villages and mitigate migration pressures.
'Congress Tried To Change Demography': Amit Shah Says BJP Govt Stopped Infiltration In Assam
Amit Shah said that Assam has progressed during the BJP's rule and there are no more bomb blasts taking place in the state.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to restrain naming of religious structures in Baburs name
New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to restrain the construction or naming of any mosque or religious structure in the name of Mughal emperor Babur or Babri Masjid. After a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta showed its disinclination in entertaining the plea, the counsel appearing for the petitioner withdrew it. The counsel referred to suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabirs announcement to construct a replica of the Babri Masjid in West Bengals Murshidabad district. The plea sought a direction to the Centre, states and others
The new terminal building at Guwahati airport, a Rs 4,000-crore project, will open its doors on February 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the facility in December. This world-class gateway signifies a connected Assam. Both domestic and international flights are expected to operate from the new terminal by March. The old terminal will be repurposed as a cargo hub.
Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Modules in India
Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have signed a pact under which Tata Electronics will manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Modules in Assam
Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: UP court fixes March 9 as next date of hearing
Sultanpur (UP), Feb 20 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday appeared before an MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradeshs Sultanpur and recorded his statement in a 2018 defamation case related to his remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The court fixed March 9 as the next date of hearing on which the Lok Sabha MP from Raebareli has been asked to furnish evidence in his defence, the Congress leaders advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla told PTI. As Gandhi emerged from court after recording his statement, Congress supporters raised slogans hailing him. Gandhi smiled and waved
This Assam venture is creating livelihoods through sustainable home dcor
Rooted in Assams artisanal traditions, Kraftinn is bringing sustainable, handcrafted design into modern spaces. Its mission goes beyond dcor to building predictable income and long-term opportunity for local makers
New terminal of Guwahati airport to begin operations from Feb. 22, says Assam CM
Domestic and international flights are likely to operate from the new terminal by March, while the old terminal will be converted into a cargo hub
This Assam venture is reimagining poultry for rural livelihoods
Graduate Farmer is enabling small farmers to adopt sustainable poultry practices through local supply chains and digital learning. With plans to train thousands more, the venture signals a new model of rural enterprise emerging from Assam.
Frances Soufflet Malt bets on Indias growing beer market with new facility
PARIS, Feb 20 (Reuters) Frances Soufflet Malt, the worlds largest malt producer, will invest 100 million euros ($118.2 million) in a new production facility in India as it aims to capture rising beer demand in emerging markets, it said on Friday. The facility, to be located in the south of the state of Rajasthan, will produce 110,000 metric tons of malt annually in its first phase, which is scheduled for completion by early 2028. A second phase, which could double output, is planned if beer consumption in India continues to rise. Get the latest news from India and how
Assam CM greets people of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram on statehood day
Assam shares a deep and enduring bond with both the States, HImanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She stated that attacking Gaurav Gogoi and his family is wrong politics. Vadra emphasized that leaders should focus on issues like youth unemployment and corruption. She also paid respects to singer Zubeen Garg, calling him above politics. Vadra believes Garg's cremation ground should remain a sacred space.
After paying homage to Zubeen Garg at his cremation ground 'Zubeen Khetra' at Sonapur, the Congress leader said the singer was above politics and spread the message of love throughout his life
Dragging Gauravs family, children into Pak link allegation by Assam CM wrong politics: Priyanka
Guwahati, Feb 20 : Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for attacking Gaurav Gogoi over alleged Pakistan links, asserting that dragging his family and children into it is wrong politics. After paying homage to Zubeen Garg at his cremation ground Zubeen Khetra at Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati, Vadra said the singer was above politics and spread the message of love throughout his life. There are two types of leaders in [] The post Dragging Gauravs family, children into Pak link allegation by Assam CM wrong politics: Priyanka appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
After successful inspection and speed trials, the CRS has approved train operations on the route at a maximum permissible speed of 110 KMPH, paving the way for enhanced connectivity in the region.
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi starts two-day tour of poll-bound Assam
Priyanka Gandhi heads the screening committee of the grand old party. She held interaction with and block level workers of the party before finalising the list of candidates for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Assam.
Amit Shah to visit Assam for 2 days from Friday, launch border infra project, address rally
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam for two days starting Friday to launch the 'Vibrant Villages Programme' in Cachar district and address a public meeting. He will also attend the CRPF's annual day parade and lay the foundation stone for a new Assam police battalion campus. This marks Shah's third visit to the poll-bound state.
Veteran journalist K Govindan Kutty passes away at 81
Veteran journalist and author K Govindan Kutty passed away at the age of 81 after a brief illness. He was widely known for breaking the news of the 1977 air crash involving then Prime Minister Morarji Desai at Jorhat in Assam. Kutty had a distinguished career as a reporter and editor in Thiruvananthapuram and New Delhi
Amit Shah To Be In Assam Ahead of Polls, Will Visit Bangladesh Border
Union home minister Amit Shah will arrive in Assam's Silchar on Thursday night for a three-day visit to the state, ahead of the assembly elections in the state.
Final hearing against CAA from May 5
Come May 5, 2026, the Supreme Court is set to delve into a series of petitions that challenge the Citizenship Amendment Act and its accompanying rules. The petitions have been smartly categorized into two groupsthose focusing on the Assam-Tripura regions and a separate batch for the rest of the nation.
Amit Shah to launch Vibrant Villages Programme Phase II in Assam
Home Minister Amit Shah will launch Phase 2 of the Vibrant Villages Programme in Assam, a Rs 6,839 crore initiative to develop 1,954 villages along international borders. This project aims to foster inclusive development, curb outmigration, and integrate border populations with national security efforts.
Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders push for mass FIRs against Assam CM for communal statements
Congress leader Shahnawaz Alam has urged the judiciary to take suo motu cognisance of the statements and initiate action against Himanta Biswa Sarma
Priyanka Gandhi releases charge sheet against Assam government
In the 20-point document, Congress accuses the BJP-led government of indulging in large-scale corruption and giving away the lands of the indigenous people to corporate houses
DKS visits Kamakhya temple in Assam
Assam passes Rs 62,294 crore interim budget ahead of polls
Assam's assembly has approved an interim budget of over Rs 62,000 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This move comes just months before the state goes to polls. The Finance Minister presented the Assam Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2026-27, which received unanimous support. Flagship government schemes are set to continue. Assam is reportedly the fastest-growing state in India.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra released a 20-point chargesheet against the BJP-led Assam government, accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and using state machinery to create fear among minorities. The Congress highlighted unfulfilled promises, including ST status for indigenous communities and increased wages for tea garden workers, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Daily wages of tea garden workers may be hiked from Mar 1: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Biswa Sarma joined daily wages of tea garden workers in the state if the ongoing negotiations with stakeholders become fruitful.
SC Refuses to Entertain Plea for SIR of Electoral Rolls in Poll-Bound Assam
The PIL, filed by Mrinal Kumar Choudhary, challenged the EC's decision to conduct a standard Special Revision in Assam instead of the more rigorous SIR conducted in other states
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea for SIR of electoral rolls in poll-bound Assam
The PIL, filed by Mrinal Kumar Choudhary, challenged the EC's decision to conduct a standard Special Revision in Assam instead of the more rigorous SIR conducted in other States.
Provide basic amenities to evicted people: Gauhati High Court tells Assam govt.
A total of 566 families have been living in a makeshift camp since their eviction in June 2025 from Hasila Beel in western Assams Goalpara district
Video: Priyanka Gandhi Begins Assam Visit, Baba's 'Will Be PM' Blessing Goes Viral
Hamara beti pradhan mantri banega (Our daughter will be Prime Minister) , the ascetic said.
Priyanka Gandhi in Assam, Attends Poll Meet, Visits Kamakhya Temple
The screening deliberations are expected to continue late into the night as part of the partys candidate selection process.
Naidu to Participate in India AI Impact Summit Tomorrow
The Chief Minister will arrive in Delhi from Jaipur tomorrow morning and proceed to the summit venue at Bharat Mandapam. At 9:30 AM, he will take part in the plenary session titled AI Accelerators: Fueling Indias Economic Growth along with Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Jitin Prasada and representatives from TCS.
Assam elections: Congress likely to release its first list of candidates by February end
Assam assembly polls: Assam is going to assembly elections early March-April this year. Union Home minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Assam on February 20 in different programmes.
What's value of my humiliation when Rahul Gandhi says he too feels humiliated: Bhupen Borah
Bhupen Borah, formerly of Assam Congress, is making headlines as he gets ready to join the BJP. The 126-member Assam assembly is expected to go to the polls in March-April.
Amid Epstein files controversy, Bill Gates to skip keynote address at India AI Impact Summit
New Delhi, Feb 19 (PTI) Bill Gates will not deliver keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit, Gates Foundation said on Thursday. In a post on X, Gates Foundation said, The Gates Foundation will be represented by Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India Offices, who will speak later today at the Summit. The post said: After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summits key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be delivering his keynote address. pic.twitter.com/tGJtEQS97E Gates Foundation India (@BMGFIndia) February 19, 2026 The Gates Foundation further said it remains fully committed to
Ajit Pawar air crash: Son Jay seeks probe into lapses, says black box not easily destroyed
Pune, Feb 19 (PTI) Jay Pawar, the younger son of Ajit Pawar, has demanded a thorough probe into the possible serious lapses behind the air crash that claimed his fathers life, and stressed that an aircrafts black box cannot get destroyed easily. He also sought a ban on VSR Ventures Private Limited, the aviation company that operated the ill-fated Learjet 45XR plane which crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Pune district, killing Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others on January 28. The black box cannot get destroyed easily. The people of Maharashtra have the right to know the
Eating oatmeal for two days can reduce bad cholesterol levels, study finds
Eating oatmeal for 48 hours can reduce your bad cholesterol levels, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany conducted a trial in which adults consumed a calorie-reduced diet of almost exclusively oatmeal for two days. All participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome associated with a risk of diabetes, including a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, elevated blood glucose or elevated blood lipid levels, according to a university press release. The 32 participants ate oatmeal, previously boiled in water, three times a day, for a total of 300 grams. They were only
Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe
WASHINGTON, February 19, 2026 (AP) The number of days when the weather gets hot, dry and windy ideal to spark extreme wildfires has nearly tripled in the past 45 years across the globe, with the trend increasing even higher in the Americas, a new study shows. And more than half of that increase is caused by human-caused climate chang e, researchers calculated. What this means is that as the world warms, more places across the globe are prone to go up in flames at the same time because of increasingly synchronous fire weather, which is when multiple
Assam Ex Congress Chief Bhupen Borah Tells NDTV Why He Decided To Join BJP
In Assam, it goes without saying that the ruling BJP's gain is the Opposition Congress's loss. This time, the Assam Congress faces an even bigger loss.
Target 50% votes per booth, BJP chief Nitin Nabin tells Assam party workers
Nitin Nabin begins his two-day visit to the poll-bound State by addressing a Panna Pramukh Sammelan in Dibrugarh
Priyanka Gandhi lands in Assam; party accuses BJP of harboring 'corrupt old Congress leaders'
Priyanka Gandhi is set to visit Assam for two days. She will lead the screening committee to finalize Congress candidates for the assembly elections. Gandhi will meet with party workers at various levels to gather feedback. This election is framed as a contest between old and new Congress leaders. Other parties allied with the BJP are facing decline.
Sarbananda Sonowal credits BJP grassroots cadre for rise in Assam
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised grassroots BJP workers in Dibrugarh. He stated booth committees and Pristha Pramukhs are the party's foundation. Their dedication ensures government schemes reach every household. Sonowal credited their efforts for electoral victories and Assam's transformation. He urged intensified outreach for upcoming elections, confident in further success.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar says just 500 appeals filed after Assam electoral rolls revision
Gyanesh Kumar said the statistics of just 500 appeals out of a total of 2.5 crore electorates exemplifies the success of the Special Revision exercise in Assam.
Stop Hindu certificates to politicians, Gogoi tells Assam CM
The State Congress president said that his predecessor, Bhupen Kumar Borahs decision to join the BJP has exposed his long-rumoured proximity to Himanta Biswa Sarma
Bhupen Borahs resignation exposes rift in Assam Congress,Priyanka to step in
Bhupen Borah, a two-time legislator who headed the State unit from 2021 to 2025, announced his resignation citing self-respect and dissatisfaction with organisational decisions
Over 1.70 lakh illegal foreigners detected under Assam Accord in 40 years: Minister
The Minister said that as per provision of the Accord, 1,37,152 illegal immigrants who entered the State post-1971 till December 31, 2025, and another 33,485 who came between 1966 and 1971 have been identified and declared as foreigners
Galgotias University was asked to vacate its stall at the AI Impact Summit after its showcased robot dog was identified as a commercially available Chinese model, sparking controversy. Meanwhile, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi called Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma 'Assam's Jinnah' and downplayed a former state chief's exit.
Addressing a press conference at the end of the 3-day visit to review poll preparedness in Assam, Gyanesh Kumar said the SR was conducted in Assam as it is the only State where the NRC is almost complete
As Assam gears up for the 2026 assembly polling season, the Election Commission is prioritizing voter engagement and accessibility. In a recent oversight, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted the preparedness and shared exciting new developments designed for the electorate. For the first time, candidate portraits will be displayed on the EVMs to facilitate easy identification.
Rajya Sabha Elections For 37 Seats On March 16: Check Full Schedule, Names Of MPs Retiring & More
The elections will take place in 10 states: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh.
Only motive of Assams Special Revision is to include eligible voters, says CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reported a significant achievement in Assams electoral roll revision, successfully registering eligible voters and filtering out the ineligible. This timely Special Revision is crucial as we approach the final stages of the NRC. Additionally, the assembly election dates are planned to coincide with the vibrant Bihu festival, aiming to enhance voter turnout.
EC officials flouting SC directives, issuing instructions on WhatsApp, alleges TMCs Abhishek
Kolkata, Feb 18 (PTI) Hitting out at the Election Commission, senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that poll officials were continuing to flout Supreme Court directives by issuing directions to their subordinates through WhatsApp during the SIR exercise in West Bengal. Sharing purported screenshots of a WhatsApp group chat on X, Banerjee said SC has repeatedly emphasised transparency, due process, and adherence to official channels of communication. Yet we are witnessing instructions being circulated over WhatsApp rather than through formal, traceable, and accountable mechanisms, he said. He also questioned instructions sent by Special Roll Observer C Murugan directly
Those joining BJP became insignificant: Assam Congress chief on Bhupen Borahs plan to switch sides
Guwahati, Feb 18 (PTI) Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said those who joined the ruling BJP have become insignificant in their political journey. Addressing a press conference here, Gogoi said former state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, who is likely to switch over to the BJP on February 22, will also meet the same fate. The deputy leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha also challenged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to a face-to-face debate on Hinduism to check who is well-versed with the actual ethos of the religion. Those who joined the BJP have become insignificant. We
