Himanta Biswa Sarma defends remarks against Rahul Gandhi; Congress to file complaint
2 years, 10 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma defends remarks against Rahul Gandhi; Congress to file complaint

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday defended his comments against Rahul Gandhi, saying that the Congress has created such an ecosystem that one can speak against India but not against the Gandhi family. Addressing a rally in poll-bound Uttarakhand on February 11, Himanta Biswa Sarma had called out Rahul Gandhi for demanding proof of the September 2016 surgical strike and asked if the BJP had ever demanded proof of him being the "son of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi". Watch | Rahul Gandhi is modern-day Jinnah, says Himanta Biswa Sarma Calling out Rahul Gandhi for his "union of states" remark in Parliament, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "India is not just a union of states. Reddy further said that the state Congress passed a resolution demanding immediate dismissal of Himanta Biswa Sarma as Assam CM and registration of a criminal case against him for his comment against Rahul Gandhi.

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Assam government bans beef in hotels, public places: Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Assam government bans beef in hotels, public places: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that his government has decided to ban serving and consuming beef in restaurants, hotels and public places. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma "We have decided to ban serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels and public places," Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference. Sarma said the current …

Rahul an unguided missile, urge Sonia Gandhi to coach him: Himanta Sarma
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul an unguided missile, urge Sonia Gandhi to coach him: Himanta Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday equated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with an "unguided missile" and urged former AICC chief Sonia Gandhi to train him. "I urge Sonia Gandhi to train Rahul Gandhi, as an uncontrolled missile becomes unguided," Sarma said and accused him of trying to divide tribals, Dalits, and OBCs. "No one takes Rahul Gandhi seriously.Our …

BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP to Focus on Assam Assembly Polls Despite Chief Minister's Absence

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is continuing its campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections in Assam despite chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's absence due to the Jharkhand assembly elections. The party has assigned senior ministers and party leaders to each seat to ensure a strong campaign. While the BJP is confident of retaining the four seats they won in the …

Assam CM Clarifies on 'Hate Speech' Charges, Denies Targeting Muslims
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM Clarifies on 'Hate Speech' Charges, Denies Targeting Muslims

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has responded to India bloc leaders' accusations of hate speech against him in Jharkhand. He has denied using any discriminatory or inflammatory language in his speech and challenged the basis of the complaint on which the India bloc has sought strict action from the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's 'National Register' Plan Sparks Debate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Election 2024: BJP's 'National Register' Plan Sparks Debate

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Jharkhand if they win the upcoming assembly elections. The party's manifesto for the state will be released soon, and it is expected to focus on the issue of illegal immigrants and the changing demographics of Jharkhand.

Assam CM warns of 'dangerous trend' against indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM warns of 'dangerous trend' against indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attacked the opposition, alleging a growing trend of not allowing "indigenous Hindu MLAs" to speak in the Assembly. Assam CM Sarma accuses Opposition of silencing indigenous Hindu MLAs in Assembly. During the discussion on The Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Bill, 2024, Sarma remarked after opposition members interrupted a speech by his …

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday promised a white paper by April-May next year on demographic changes in Assam with the increase in Muslim population and decrease in the number of Hindus. Nobody should be disturbed..people should be able to live peacefully in areas where they are residing at present.” Sarma’s comments on Tuesday that he would not let …

Assam opposition alliance files FIR against CM Himanta for ‘promoting enmity’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam opposition alliance files FIR against CM Himanta for ‘promoting enmity’

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Assam’s United Opposition Forum lodged an FIR against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, alleging that he is trying to promote enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion and race. Taking advantage of such heinous act, the accused person is trying to whip up communal frenzy by targeting a particular community, which had led to attack …

'Won't let Miya Muslims take over Assam': CM Himanta Sarma days after 14-year-old girl gangraped
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Won't let Miya Muslims take over Assam': CM Himanta Sarma days after 14-year-old girl gangraped

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he would take sides, and won't let 'Miya' Muslims “take over” the the state. Himanta Biswa Sarma was speaking in the assembly on adjournment motions brought by the opposition parties to discuss the law and order situation in the state in the backdrop of the rape of a 14-year-old girl in …

Champai Soren to join BJP on Friday, announces Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Champai Soren to join BJP on Friday, announces Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Champai Soren, the former chief minister of Jharkhand, will join the BJP on Friday, Himanta Biswa Sarma, the party's co-incharge for the upcoming assembly elections in the state, said in a late-night tweet on Monday. Jharkhand ex-CM Champai Soren with Union home minister Amit Shah and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma “Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and a distinguished Adivasi …

Two Bangladeshis detected in Assam, pushed back: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 months ago

Two Bangladeshis detected in Assam, pushed back: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Two Bangladesh nationals who illegally entered India were detected in Assam and sent back to their country, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. "Two Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended at Badarpur railway station by @assampolice," Mr. Sarma wrote on X. "In collaboration with the BSF, Assam Police successfully pushed them back across the border last night," the chief minister added. Mr. …

Assam: Media bodies slam CM for targeting journalist over religious identity
4 months ago

Assam: Media bodies slam CM for targeting journalist over religious identity

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: Several media organisations in Assam have expressed concern and slammed chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for questioning a journalist’s religious identity and allegedly targeting him. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma On August 21, during a media interaction in Guwahati, one reporter—Shah Alam—questioned Sarma about alleged illegal hill-cutting at Mandakata, which falls in his Jalukbari constituency. “Instead of answering …

Media bodies slam Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for targeting scribe’s religious identity
4 months ago

Media bodies slam Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for targeting scribe’s religious identity

The Hindu  

Media bodies in Assam slammed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, for allegedly targeting a journalist’s religious identity in response to his question on flattening hills in the State. “Instead of answering the question put forth by a local journalist, the Chief Minister referred to his religious identity to make a trivial remark,” Samim Sultana Ahmed and Dhanjit Kumar …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses JMM-led alliance government of doing politics of ‘appeasement’
4 months, 1 week ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses JMM-led alliance government of doing politics of ‘appeasement’

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday accused the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance government in Jharkhand of doing politics of "appeasement" in the State. Assam threatened by demographic change, says Himanta Biswa Sarma "No legislator either from JMM or Congress met the tribal victim family yet," Mr. Sarma said after meeting the mother of Hembram. Mr. Sarma said that …

Assam CM Himanta meets injured contractual police assistants in Jharkhand
5 months ago

Assam CM Himanta meets injured contractual police assistants in Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

Ranchi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited a state-run hospital here to meet contractual police assistants who were injured in a clash with police personnel in the Jharkhand capital a day before. Assam CM Himanta meets injured contractual police assistants in Jharkhand Sarma, also the BJP's election co-incharge for Jharkhand, condemned the lathi-charge on the protesting contractual …

Shivraj, Himanta accuse Soren government of sheltering ‘Bangladeshis’ in Jharkhand
5 months, 1 week ago

Shivraj, Himanta accuse Soren government of sheltering ‘Bangladeshis’ in Jharkhand

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed the Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand and accused the Chief Minister of sheltering ‘Bangladeshis’ in the State. Mr. Chouhan slammed the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and the Congress alleging that the coalition government has left no stone unturned to “ruin Jharkhand”. Mr. Sarma said ‘Bangladeshi’ infiltrators first …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reacts to BJP's ‘being controlled’ claim
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reacts to BJP's ‘being controlled’ claim

Hindustan Times  

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday responded to Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim that he was being controlled by BJD leader VK Pandian, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party is known for raising “non-issues”. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ‘Pandian even controlling hand movements of Naveen Babu’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma "I believe the BJP, which is known …

‘Rahul Gandhi a 'desh-drohi', burden on his mother': Assam CM Himanta Sarma
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Rahul Gandhi a 'desh-drohi', burden on his mother': Assam CM Himanta Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday slammed Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on scrapping the Agniveer scheme, saying that the Congress MP is a "burden" on his mother and former party president Sonia Gandhi. His attacks have come in wake of Rahul Gandhi's statements promising that the INDIA bloc, if voted to power, would scrap the Agnipath scheme …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dances to rhythm, colourful poll campaign ends after over 100 rallies
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dances to rhythm, colourful poll campaign ends after over 100 rallies

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is not just an excellent orator but he can dance his way into people’s hearts too. He hummed and shook a leg every time “Akou Ebar Modi Sarkar”, the BJP’s popular poll song, was played out at his rallies. “The CM addressed 100 election meetings, took part in eight roadshows and attended 11 …

Congress manifesto meant for Pakistan elections: Himanta Biswa Sarma
8 months ago

Congress manifesto meant for Pakistan elections: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

In a vitriolic jibe, Assam chief minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Congress's party manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections is meant for polls in Pakistan. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma "Congress party's manifesto is prepared in a way that they win elections in Pakistan. Himanta Biswa Sarma, one of the most bitter critics of …

Congress focuses only on one community, BJP is for all: Himanta Sarma backs PM Modi in ‘hate speech’ row
8 months ago

Congress focuses only on one community, BJP is for all: Himanta Sarma backs PM Modi in ‘hate speech’ row

Hindustan Times  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi doubled down on his allegation that the Congress, if elected to power, will redistribute the country's wealth among Muslims, he found a backer in Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who said that while the Congress focuses “only on one community,” the BJP focuses “on all the communities.” Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. …

Assam CM Himanta Sarma on Congress’ poll manifesto: ’Nyay Patra not for elections in Bharat but For Pakistan’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Sarma on Congress’ poll manifesto: ’Nyay Patra not for elections in Bharat but For Pakistan’

Live Mint  

‘Congress manifesto was more appropriate for Pakistan elections, not for India’, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted the Sonia Gandhi-led party over its recently-released Nyay Patra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled to take place in seven phases beginning from April 19. The chief minister, on the sidelines of a Lok Sabha election rally in Jorhat constituency, condemned …

Congress manifesto more suited for Pak polls, says Himanta Sarma; party hits back
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress manifesto more suited for Pak polls, says Himanta Sarma; party hits back

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday slammed the Congress over the party's poll manifesto and alleged that it was more appropriate for elections in Pakistan than in India. On Friday, the Congress released its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and the poll document focused on five 'pillars of justice' and 25 guarantees under those. On the …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sends defamation notice to Indian Express: Read details
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sends defamation notice to Indian Express: Read details

Op India  

On Friday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sent a legal notice to The Indian Express for publishing impugned defamatory news items against him regarding the alleged Sharada chit fund scam. Excerpt from Indian Express report Taking objection to this, Himanta Biswa Sarma in his legal notice to Indian Express sent through his lawyer Rajib Borpujari said that CM Sarma’s …

‘Badruddin Ajmal should marry before elections’: Himanta Biswa Sarma on UCC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Badruddin Ajmal should marry before elections’: Himanta Biswa Sarma on UCC

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: In a sharp jibe at AIUDF's Dhubri MP Badruddin Ajmal, Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said if the politician wanted to marry again, he should do so before the Lok Sabha elections because the Assam government will bring the Uniform Civil Code later. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also attacked the Congress. “After the elections, the UCC will …

Himanta Sarma's jibe at Congress over tax notice: 'Against poor, downtrodden'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Sarma's jibe at Congress over tax notice: 'Against poor, downtrodden'

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took a swipe at the Congress over the income tax notice, saying the party was against "welfare activities, the poor and the downtrodden" if it hadn't been paying its taxes. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Sarma, one of the sharpest critics of the Congress, said the party is denying benefits to …

Assam Congress moves ECI accusing state govt of violating model code of conduct
9 months ago

Assam Congress moves ECI accusing state govt of violating model code of conduct

Hindustan Times  

The Assam Congress has written to the Chief Election Commissioner, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of violating the Model Code of Conduct by using the images of the Prime Minister and the chief minister in government Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah, in a letter sent to CEC Rajiv Kumar on Monday, said, “This is to bring to your notice …

‘Won’t spare the land mafia,’ Assam CM Himanta Sarma assures crying woman
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Won’t spare the land mafia,’ Assam CM Himanta Sarma assures crying woman

Hindustan Times  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was seen on Friday consoling a distraught woman who reported the illegal occupation of her property. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma Himanta said, "We will not spare the land mafia!" Watch video here People will witness flood of development: Himanta Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sharma conducted three public rallies across Barak Valley on Friday, …

'Congress will segregate into...': Himanta Biswa Sarma's ominous prediction for Lok Sabha elections
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Congress will segregate into...': Himanta Biswa Sarma's ominous prediction for Lok Sabha elections

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has predicted an ominous future for the Congress after the Lok Sabha elections, saying the grand old party will segregate into various regional parties. Rana Goswami was welcomed into the Assam BJP at an event in the presence of chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam BJP chief Bhabesh Kalita Himanta Biswa Sarma …

Himanta Biswa Sarma's sharp ‘dining room’ jibe at Gandhi family: ‘Sitting at same table…’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma's sharp ‘dining room’ jibe at Gandhi family: ‘Sitting at same table…’

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a scathing critique against the Congress party while extolling the democratic ethos of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Speaking at the inauguration of a party office at Chakchaka in Barpeta district, the chief minister, a Congressman-turned-BJP leader, claimed the agenda of the grand old party is set in the 'dining room of …

'Rahul Gandhi's Yatra gave a big boost to BJP in Assam': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Rahul Gandhi's Yatra gave a big boost to BJP in Assam': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday took a sharp dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the state and party MLAs switching to the BJP saying that his Yatra gave a big boost to BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha Sabha polls. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Read here: BJP to continue …

'Won't let you hurt Muslim daughters': Himanta Sarma attacks Congress
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Won't let you hurt Muslim daughters': Himanta Sarma attacks Congress

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Opposition and said he would not allow child marriages to happen in the state as long as he is alive. He made the remarks in the Assam assembly where the Congress and All India United Democratic Front walked out of the House, in protest against the …

Himanta Sarma calls Rahul a ‘liar’, predicts LS poll outcome for Cong MP
10 months ago

Himanta Sarma calls Rahul a ‘liar’, predicts LS poll outcome for Cong MP

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday hit out at Rahul Gandhi, claiming the Congress leader has ‘learned nothing except lies’. While addressing the ‘Vijay Sankalp Yatra’ in Congress-ruled Telangana, Sarma criticised Gandhi for his attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Taking a dig at Gandhi's ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the Assam …

Himanta Biswa tells ‘story’ of Rahul Gandhi's Assam Yatra: ‘Summoned MLAs to bus and…’
10 months, 1 week ago

Himanta Biswa tells ‘story’ of Rahul Gandhi's Assam Yatra: ‘Summoned MLAs to bus and…’

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had threatened his party MLAs in the state to not let the assembly function. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi He, however, asserted that the house functioned peacefully with the support of Congress lawmakers. “Listen to a story - When Rahul …

‘Perfectly okay if leaders like Himanta, Milind’ leave Congress...: Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Perfectly okay if leaders like Himanta, Milind’ leave Congress...: Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is perfectly okay with people like Himanta Biswa Sarma and Milind Deora leaving the grand old party as their politics is very different. Tensions escalated between Rahul Gandhi and Himanta Biswa Sarma during Rahul's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam. In the same conversation, Rahul Gandhi mentioned Milind Deora, a former Congress leader from Maharashtra, who …

Rahul Gandhi asserts himself, says ‘perfectly okay' with 'people like Himanta, Milind’ leaving Congress
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi asserts himself, says ‘perfectly okay' with 'people like Himanta, Milind’ leaving Congress

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi said he is perfectly okay with people like Himanta and Milind leaving the Congress. Rahul Gandhi said he does not mind people like Himanta Biswa Sarma and Milind Deora leaving the party. Mamata Banerjee attacks Congress-CPI tie-up, says 'won't share single seat' in West Bengal Rahul Gandhi and Himanta Biswa Sarma's targeting of each other intensified when Rahul …

Himanta Biswa Sarma vows to expose name of 'body double' of Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma vows to expose name of 'body double' of Rahul Gandhi

Op India  

On Saturday, the Assam Chief Minister reiterated that Congress scion Rahul Gandhi has been using a ‘body double’ during his ongoing ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.’ While speaking about the matter, he said, “I don’t just say things. #WATCH | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma quotes a media report alleging that a body double of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was used …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes ‘soft naxalite’ jibe at Rahul Gandhi
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes ‘soft naxalite’ jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered West Bengal's Cooch Behar on Thursday. Barbs flew between Assam Chief Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party leader Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Bhartiya Janata Party 's 2024 Lok Sabha Poll campaign in Bulandshar on Thursday, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “BJP will …

Rahul Gandhi Dares Assam Police to File More Cases, It Won’t Intimidate Him
11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Dares Assam Police to File More Cases, It Won’t Intimidate Him

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday declared that he would ensure the arrest of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi but after the Lok Sabha Election. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who on Wednesday addressed three public meetings in Western Assam dared the Himanta Biswa Sarma government to file as many cases as it can and said that he won’t …

Rahul Gandhi to be arrested after Lok Sabha elections, says Assam CM
11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi to be arrested after Lok Sabha elections, says Assam CM

Live Mint  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that action will be taken against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on the charges of instigating violence during his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ and he will be arrested after the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The remarks came a day after the Assam police registered a suo motu FIR against Rahul Gandhi for …

’Neither afraid of the Assam CM nor Narendra Modi’, says Rahul Gandhi
11 months ago

’Neither afraid of the Assam CM nor Narendra Modi’, says Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Hours after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi dared the BJP-ruled northeast state ‘Of Assam’ to file ‘as many cases on him’, Rahul hit out at BJP saying he is neither afraid of the Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma nor Narendra Modi or Amit Shah. Addressing a gathering at the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Dhubri, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "Everyone …

FIR filed against Karnataka Youth Congress chief for conducting rally in Bengaluru without police permission
11 months ago

FIR filed against Karnataka Youth Congress chief for conducting rally in Bengaluru without police permission

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru police registered an FIR against Karnataka Youth Congress president Haris Nalpad for organising a protest with fire torches on Tuesday night. FIR filed against Karnataka Youth Cong chief for conducting rally in Bengaluru Indian Penal Code Sections 143, 188, 283, 285, 290, 341 and 149 were charged on Nalpad by Bengaluru police. On Tuesday, Karnataka Youth Congress held a …

Rahul Gandhi says won't be intimidated as row with Himanta Sarma govt escalates
11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi says won't be intimidated as row with Himanta Sarma govt escalates

Hindustan Times  

A day after he was booked by the Assam Police for allegedly provoking the crowd during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dared the Himanta Biswa Sarma government to file “as many cases as it can”. Addressing his first public meeting on the 7th day of Yatra in Barpeta district, the Congress leader again criticised …

‘Because of Assam CM’s popularity': Union minister says Rahul Gandhi ‘lost his calm’
11 months ago

‘Because of Assam CM’s popularity': Union minister says Rahul Gandhi ‘lost his calm’

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma amid ruckus during the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the state. Singh said Rahul Gandhi has “lost his calm” because of the “popularity of Assam CM”. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses the supporters during the …

Himanta Sarma most corrupt, Amit Shah controls him: Rahul Gandhi after Assam clash
11 months ago

Himanta Sarma most corrupt, Amit Shah controls him: Rahul Gandhi after Assam clash

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, called Himanta Biswa Sarma the most corrupt Chief Minister in the country. Whatever is told to you by the media is exactly what the Assam CM has conveyed to them," said Gandhi during his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam's Barpeta. An FIR was registered against him and other Congress leaders on Tuesday following …

Rahul Gandhi's 'below the belt' remarks made it personal for Himanta Biswa Sarma
11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's 'below the belt' remarks made it personal for Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's yatra seems to be passing through the most hostile terrain it has seen. HOW RAHUL MADE IT PERSONAL FOR HIMANTA Rahul Gandhi and HImanta Biswa Sarma were engaged in a fiery war of words. The Rahul-Himanta clash peaked on January 23, when Himanta Biswa Sarma instructed the Assam DGP to file an FIR against Rahul Gandhi …

Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal & Kanhaiya Kumar booked by Assam Police, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal & Kanhaiya Kumar booked by Assam Police, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and Kanhaiya Kumar were booked on Tuesday by the Assam Police over charges of violence, provocation, damage to public property and assault on police personnel. “With reference to wanton acts of violence, provocation, damage to public property and assault on police personnel today by Cong members, a FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi, …

Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru after FIR on Rahul Gandhi
11 months ago

Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru after FIR on Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress held a massive rally in Bengaluru after Rahul Gandhi and Congressworkers were stopped from entering Guwahati city in Assam during the Manipur to Mumbai Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Karnataka Congress unit holds massive protest against Assam CM in Bengaluru Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also slammed Assam CM and said he is only trying to impress the BJP high command. …

Program was in Meghalaya, he is abusing Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma responds to Rahul Gandhi's allegations
11 months ago

Program was in Meghalaya, he is abusing Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma responds to Rahul Gandhi's allegations

Op India  

In a series of tweets, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for ‘provoking the crowd’ and making false claims during his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’. In a sarcastic tone, Sarma tweeted, “What a man – the program was in Meghalaya but he is abusing Assam.” In another tweet, CM Sarma pointed this out saying, “Brother, …

Rahul Gandhi vs Himanta Biswa: Assam CM slams Congress MP’s ‘Naxalite tactics’
11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi vs Himanta Biswa: Assam CM slams Congress MP’s ‘Naxalite tactics’

Live Mint  

Rahul vs Himanta in Assam: From facing restrictions in the state capital to being stopped from entering a temple, Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is facing vehement opposition in Assam. Earlier in the day, the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was stopped from entering Guwahati on Tuesday, triggering protests from Congress workers who broke barricades and raised slogans. …

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