Union home secretary meets Assam CM to discuss peace agreement with rebel group
1 year, 11 months ago

Union home secretary meets Assam CM to discuss peace agreement with rebel group

India Today  

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Assam House on Wednesday to discuss the peace agreement that is likely to be signed with rebel group Kamtapur Liberation Organisation this week. According to sources, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, along with director I B Tapan Deka, held discussions with the Assam CM for close to an hour about the peace agreement with KLO. On January 2, the outfit sent a message via email informing that the KLO's ongoing peace talks with the Centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have reached the 'final stage' and no domestic or foreign conspirators can create hurdles in the peace process. The outfit mentioned in its email that Sarma's "active mediation has helped in the process of peace talks.” Formed in 1995 with members of the Koch Rajbangshi community, the KLO had been demanding a separate state encompassing parts of Cooch Behar, Malda, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri districts and stretches of Assam.

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lands in Bhutan for 3-day visit: Talks to boost bilateral ties on agenda
1 week, 1 day ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lands in Bhutan for 3-day visit: Talks to boost bilateral ties on agenda

India TV News  

In a significant diplomatic move, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived in Thimphu, Bhutan, on December 16, 2024, to begin a crucial three-day official visit. Accompanied by his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Bhutan’s foreign minister, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel for the warm welcome at the airport. The visit also coincides with …

Champai Soren to join BJP on Friday, announces Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 months, 3 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 …

‘Pandian even controlling hand movements of Naveen Babu’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Pandian even controlling hand movements of Naveen Babu’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday lashed out at Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's close aide and senior BJD leader VK Pandian, claiming that the ex-bureaucrat has held Patnaik captive and is controlling even the BJD leader's hand movements. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patanaik and VK Pandian ‘Rahul Gandhi a 'desh-drohi', burden on his mother': Assam CM Himanta Sarma …

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | No need to worry about reservation; PM has only strengthened it during a decade in power, says Assam CM
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | No need to worry about reservation; PM has only strengthened it during a decade in power, says Assam CM

The Hindu  

Before embarking on another day of hectic campaigning, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke to The Hindu on his party’s electoral prospects in Assam. He also hit out at Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for alleging that Assam is under “mafia raj”, noting that she has not even won a municipal election. You are known as an election strategist …

Assam Congress Will Soon Become Empty, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam Congress Will Soon Become Empty, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

News 18  

Assam Chief Minister Himata Biswa Sarma said that he guarantees that the Congress unit in his state will be empty verty soon. While addressing the media at Numaligarh in Assam’s Golaghat district, Sarma said, “As Modi guarantee, you believe my guarantee, within a short time Assam Congress will be empty.” He further said, “As every Indian believes PM Narendra Modi’s …

'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 …

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, …

Pro-talk faction of ULFA signs tripartite Memorandum of Settlement pact with Centre and Assam govt
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro-talk faction of ULFA signs tripartite Memorandum of Settlement pact with Centre and Assam govt

Op India  

In a major development ensuring peace in Assam, the pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam signed a tripartite Memorandum of Settlement with the Union Government and the Assam government in Delhi today, 29th December. This is a significant pact as the banned ULFA-Independent has been the only major insurgent outfit in the state after the ULFA pro-talks …

ULFA signs peace accord with Centre, Assam govt; Amit Shah assures time-bound implementation of pact
11 months, 3 weeks ago

ULFA signs peace accord with Centre, Assam govt; Amit Shah assures time-bound implementation of pact

Firstpost  

The United Liberation Front of Assam ’s pro-talks faction on Wednesday signed a tripartite peace accord with the Centre and the Assam government in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah who assured time-bound implementation of pact The United Liberation Front of Assam ’s pro-talks faction on Wednesday signed a tripartite peace accord with the Centre and the Assam …

EC issues show-cause notice to Assam CM Sarma for THIS remarks during Chhattisgarh election campaign
1 year, 1 month ago

EC issues show-cause notice to Assam CM Sarma for THIS remarks during Chhattisgarh election campaign

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma for his remarks targeting Chhattisgarh minister Mohammad Akbar during the Assembly poll campaign last week. Congress lodged complaint related to poll code violations Earlier on Wednesday, a delegation of Congress leaders met the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners, and …

Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's popularity is on a downslide
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's popularity is on a downslide

India Today  

In the India Today Mood of the Nation Poll, published in August, 49 per cent of the respondents in Assam expressed satisfaction with chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s performance. In the January MOTN poll, 68 per cent respondents in Assam were happy with Sarma’s performance, making him the third most popular chief minister within the home state. “I have been …

Peace talks between Centre, Assam, and ULFA to take place in Delhi after Aug 15
1 year, 4 months ago

Peace talks between Centre, Assam, and ULFA to take place in Delhi after Aug 15

Live Mint  

After Independence Day 2023, the peace talks between the Centre, the Assam government, and the ULFA pro-talk faction will take place in Delhi, said the outfit's leader Anup Chetia on Wednesday while hoping for its conclusion before 2024, according to a report published by the news agency PTI. It realizes that if it signs the agreement with us the Assam …

'Congress crying about Manipur when...': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 5 months ago

'Congress crying about Manipur when...': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday hit out at the Congress and alleged that the opposition party was showing its concern about Manipur when "relative peace has come in the northeastern state." Talking about the situation in Manipur, the Assam chief minister said, " I can tell you with guarantee that there is a mass improvement in Manipur …

Assam CM sent as peacemaker to Manipur
1 year, 6 months ago

Assam CM sent as peacemaker to Manipur

The Hindu  

A fortnight after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Manipur, the BJP leadership on June 10 sent Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma – the troubleshooter for any crisis the party faces in the northeast – for a series of meetings in Imphal. Dr. Sarma met his Manipur counterpart Nongthombam Biren Singh and a group of MLAs, apart from …

Centre fiercely neutral in Manipur, says Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre fiercely neutral in Manipur, says Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

The BJP governments at the State and Centre will be able to resolve the ongoing conflict in Manipur through dialogue, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is the party’s key troubleshooter in the northeast. According to Mr. Sarma, the “unexpected” order of the Manipur High Court on April 20 to consider the request for Meitei community’s inclusion in …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Meghalaya's Conrad Sagma meet to resolve border dispute
1 year, 7 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Meghalaya's Conrad Sagma meet to resolve border dispute

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday discussed ways to resolve a border dispute between both states. "I have full faith in the leadership of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and the government of India that through a positive approach, we shall find solutions to the remaining six areas of differences," said …

Assam ULFA Reassure Pro-Khalistan Outfit Of Sikhs SFJ Threatens CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year, 8 months ago

Assam ULFA Reassure Pro-Khalistan Outfit Of Sikhs SFJ Threatens CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

ABP News  

The proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent on Monday wrote to the Sikhs for Justice, stating that the organisation felt the alarm sent to Chief Minister Sarma, seemed to be unfortunate and misunderstood. The ULFA letter came a day after the SFJ, a pro-Khalistan group, threatened Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The letter also mentioned that no Sikh had …

Aurangzeb was not guest in Assam...: Himanta Sarma hits back at 'coward' Kejriwal for tea invite
1 year, 8 months ago

Aurangzeb was not guest in Assam...: Himanta Sarma hits back at 'coward' Kejriwal for tea invite

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has responded to his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal's invitation for tea and lunch at his residence in the national capital. WAR OF WORDS CONTINUE Addressing his first political rally in Assam, Kejriwal slammed Himanta Biswa Sarma for his warning on a remark inside the Delhi Assembly, saying open threats don't befit a chief minister. ASKS …

Assam Police on alert after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets 'threat' from pro-Khalistan outfit | DETAILS
1 year, 8 months ago

Assam Police on alert after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gets 'threat' from pro-Khalistan outfit | DETAILS

India TV News  

Assam Police on Himanta Biswa Sarma threat: Assam Police alerted all Superintendents of Police of all districts and the Commissioner of Police, Guwahati after a pro-Khalistan leader allegedly threatened Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in an audio message. Additional Director General of Police, Special Branch Hiren Nath said that Assam Police is verifying the audio clip with the central agencies …

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM
1 year, 8 months ago

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his Punjab contemporary Bhagwant Mann, arrived in Assam’s Guwahati on Sunday. While addressing a gathering of party workers in Guwahati, Kejriwal invited Himanta Biswa Sarma to New Delhi, where he would take the Assam CM to his home for tea and also take the BJP leader for a …

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM
1 year, 8 months ago

'Himanta babu, come to my house for tea': Kejriwal's invitation to Assam CM

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his Punjab contemporary Bhagwant Mann, arrived in Assam’s Guwahati on Sunday. While addressing a gathering of party workers in Guwahati, Kejriwal invited Himanta Biswa Sarma to New Delhi, where he would take the Assam CM to his home for tea and also take the BJP leader for a …

Top KLO leaders ‘surrender’ ahead of peace talks
1 year, 11 months ago

Top KLO leaders ‘surrender’ ahead of peace talks

The Hindu  

Top leaders of the extremist Kamatapur Liberation Organisation have “surrendered” before the Assam Rifles after entering Nagaland’s Mon district from their hideout in Myanmar. Formed in December 1995, the KLO has been pursuing the dream of a ‘Kamatapur nation’ carved out of parts of Assam and West Bengal for the Koch-Rajbongshi community, one of six demanding Scheduled Tribe status. Two …

'Assam CM thinks life becomes better by kicking…': Congress slams Himanta Biswa
2 years ago

'Assam CM thinks life becomes better by kicking…': Congress slams Himanta Biswa

Hindustan Times  

As Assam Congress on Saturday took out a foot march in the northeastern state, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh targeted chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for “kicking” his former party. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Bhupen Borah shared the video of the march in Hajai district and said, “Your life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by Change.” …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma washes feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati | WATCH
2 years, 2 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma washes feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati | WATCH

India TV News  

Assam: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a generous act washed the feet of senior BJP workers in Guwahati on Saturday. Last month, Himanta Biswa Sarma urged his cabinet colleagues, legislators and bureaucrats to "change their mindset" and work towards a vision to ensure the state goes up the development ladder "by at least two levels" by 2026. There are …

Centre signs peace accord with tribal outfits, Shah says important day for Assam
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre signs peace accord with tribal outfits, Shah says important day for Assam

Hindustan Times  

The Centre and Assam government on Thursday signed a tripartite peace accord with eight tribal outfits of the state in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah. Home minister Amit Shah, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma during the peace agreement meeting at the ministry. Shah said this is an important day for Assam and the northeast, adding many initiatives …

Central government to sign tripartite peace agreement with 5 militant outfits of Assam today
2 years, 3 months ago

Central government to sign tripartite peace agreement with 5 militant outfits of Assam today

India TV News  

Highlights A tripartite peace agreement is expected to be signed with tribal outfit groups in Assam today It'll be done under presence of Amit Shah in the national capital on Thursday Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and other senior officials concerned will also be present Assam news: In another step to maintain peace as well as law and order, a …

'Could've been attacked with sharp weapon': Himanta Biswa Sarma on security breach in Hyderabad
2 years, 3 months ago

'Could've been attacked with sharp weapon': Himanta Biswa Sarma on security breach in Hyderabad

India TV News  

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma commented on his security breach during an event in Hyderabad. He also attacked the Congress and said that the country needs to be free from dynastic politics, adding that the Bhartiya Janta Party opposes dynastic politics. Security breach in Hyderabad | Video At a rally in Hyderabad on Friday, a man tried to confront Assam …

Centre likely to sign peace accord with Assam Adivasi militants in September: Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre likely to sign peace accord with Assam Adivasi militants in September: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Tuesday said that the Centre is likely to sign a peace accord with militant organisations from the State’s Adivasi communities within September. “The central government is likely to sign a peace accord with militant groups from the Adivasi communities of Assam within this month,” Mr. Sarma said. The Chief Minister said that the State …

As Tripura gets new CM, here's a look at Congress leaders who joined BJP and shone on the chair in Northeast
2 years, 7 months ago

As Tripura gets new CM, here's a look at Congress leaders who joined BJP and shone on the chair in Northeast

India Today  

In Tripura, CM Biplab Deb suddenly surprised everyone by submitting his resignation to the governor on Saturday. MANIPUR: N BIREN SINGH N Biren Singh left the Congress in 2016 and joined the BJP, just a year before the 2017 Assembly elections in Manipur. After 15 years, a non-Congress government was formed in the state, and the BJP made N Biren …

Won't be spared...: Assam CM hits back at Opposition over questions on 2016 surgical strike
2 years, 10 months ago

Won't be spared...: Assam CM hits back at Opposition over questions on 2016 surgical strike

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched an attack against his Telangana counterpart K Chandrashekar Rao after the latter raised questions over the 2016 surgical strike on the anniversary of the Pulwama attack. Himanta Biswa Sarma also hit out at the Congress and claimed that the “Opposition has chosen to insult our martyrs by again questioning the surgical strike.” In …

Sangma, Himanta to Meet Amit Shah on Thursday Over Assam-Meghalaya Boundary Dispute
2 years, 11 months ago

Sangma, Himanta to Meet Amit Shah on Thursday Over Assam-Meghalaya Boundary Dispute

News 18  

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that he along with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to submit the recommendation of the two Northeastern states for resolving the boundary dispute in six areas. Refusing to share details of the report, Sangma said, "The important aspect is that we, the state government, …

Peace has come to BTR like a daughter-in-law to her marital home: Himanta
3 years, 2 months ago

Peace has come to BTR like a daughter-in-law to her marital home: Himanta

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Sunday said peace has come to Bodoland Territorial Region like a daughter-in-law who has shifted to her marital home and urged the people to repose their faith in the ruling NDA once again in the by-poll in the state. Mr. Sarma, who was addressing an election rally for UPPL candidate here, said that people's …

Amit Shah 'authorises' Himanta to talk to Ulfa-I chief
3 years, 3 months ago

Amit Shah 'authorises' Himanta to talk to Ulfa-I chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said here Tuesday that Union home minister Amit Shah had “authorised” him to hold talks directly with outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom chief Paresh Baruah. Admitting that his government had some communication with elusive Ulfa-I chief Paresh Baruah through a third party since he took charge of the administration, Mr Sarma told …

Assam, Nagaland CM's hold closed door meetings with NSCN(IM)
3 years, 3 months ago

Assam, Nagaland CM's hold closed door meetings with NSCN(IM)

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Nagaland counterpart Neiphiu Rio held closed door interaction with NSCN chief negotiator Thuingaleng Muivah at Dimapur on Tuesday, a government official said. The interaction, which was held a day after the resumption of talks between the Centre and NSCN to find a solution to the vexed Naga political issue, was also confirmed …

Assam, Meghalaya CMs hold 2nd round of talks, to set up panels to sort border dispute
3 years, 4 months ago

Assam, Meghalaya CMs hold 2nd round of talks, to set up panels to sort border dispute

India Today  

The chief ministers of Meghalaya and Assam held a second round of talks over the inter-state border dispute on Friday. The meeting between Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma and his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma held talks on Friday at Administrative Staff College in Guwahati. Himanta Biswa Sarma had on July 23 met Conrad Sangma in Shillong in a bid to …

Himanta Biswa Sarma | From student leader to CM
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma | From student leader to CM

The Hindu  

A student leader, Congress Minister-turned-rebel and now the much-feted Chief Minister of BJP-ruled Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, 52, has covered almost the entire spectrum of politics in Assam with reassuring ease. Known for his oratory from his early days, Mr. Sarma, like many from that generation, plunged into student politics by becoming a member of the powerful All Assam Students’ …

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Chief Minister of Assam
3 years, 7 months ago

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Chief Minister of Assam

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Chief Minister of Assam at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati today. Among the MLAs sworn-in, 10 from the BJP, including state party president Ranjeet Kumar Dass and ministers of the outgoing government Chandra Mohan Patowary, Parimal Suklabaidya, Jogesh Mohan and Sanjay Kishan. BJP president J P Nadda, outgoing Chief …

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam today
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam today

India TV News  

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as chief minister of Assam at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra here on Monday. He was accompanied to the Raj Bhawan by outgoing Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh, National Vice-President and Party In-charge Assam, Baijayant Jay Panda, state …

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be new Chief Minister of Assam
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be new Chief Minister of Assam

India TV News  

BJP's lead strategist in northeastern states and party's senior leader Himanta Biswa Sarma would be the next Chief Minister of Assam as he on Sunday was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party by the newly elected MLAs. The 52-years-old leader was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party at a meeting held at the Assam assembly campus …

Himanta Biswa Sarma: The go-to man who put out many fires for BJP in Assam
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma: The go-to man who put out many fires for BJP in Assam

The Hindu  

Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party in Assam, making him the Chief Minister-designate of the State, six years after he quit the Congress and joined the BJP. For 52-year-old Mr. Sarma, it is the culmination of a career strewn with pulling off victories with political deftness, and assuming the top position after …

Himanta Biswa Sarma set to be next Assam chief minister, elected as party legislative chief
3 years, 7 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma set to be next Assam chief minister, elected as party legislative chief

India Today  

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to be crowned as the next chief minister of the state after the BJP Legislature Party met in Guwahati to elect its leader on Sunday. Himanta Biswa Sarma will succeed Sarbananda Sonowal as the next Assam chief minister. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were on Friday …

Assam’s CM-to-be still undecided
3 years, 7 months ago

Assam’s CM-to-be still undecided

The Hindu  

A meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party in Assam has been called on Sunday to decode who will be the next Chief Minister of the State. The suspense over the name remained unresolved on Saturday despite incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal and State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hot footing it to Delhi for meetings with the BJP’s top leadership. …

Assam BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma meets party chief J P Nadda, Amit Shah in Delhi
3 years, 7 months ago

Assam BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma meets party chief J P Nadda, Amit Shah in Delhi

India TV News  

Amid speculation over the next chief minister of Assam, senior BJP leader from the state Himanta Biswa Sarma met party president J P Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Saturday. Both Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Sarma were on Friday called to New Delhi by the BJP central leadership, apparently to discuss the …

EC issues notice to BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma for remarks about Hagrama Mohilary
3 years, 8 months ago

EC issues notice to BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma for remarks about Hagrama Mohilary

India Today  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma. The notice was issued by the EC following a complaint filed by the Congress party against Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly making threatening remarks against opposition leader Hagrama Mohilary of the Bodoland People's Front. EC asks Assam Min Himanta B Sarma for …

Amit Shah Talks of Making Assam, North East Biggest Contributor to India's GDP
3 years, 9 months ago

Amit Shah Talks of Making Assam, North East Biggest Contributor to India's GDP

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the journey the BJP started five years ago in Assam will continue till the state along with other states of the northeastern region emerges as the biggest contributor to the country’s GDP. The journey initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been taken forward by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister …

Centre Has Taken All Northeast States into Confidence on Naga Issue, Contention Unlikely: Himanta Biswa Sarma
4 years, 2 months ago

Centre Has Taken All Northeast States into Confidence on Naga Issue, Contention Unlikely: Himanta Biswa Sarma

News 18  

The Centre has taken all the Northeastern states into confidence on the Naga peace issue and it is unlikely that there will be any contention among them, NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphu Rio has convened a crucial meeting with different social organisations and stakeholders on October 15 and the Centre's position would be …

Himanta Biswa Sarma Says BJP Undecided on CM Candidate for Assam Polls, Accuses Congress of Creating Row
4 years, 3 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma Says BJP Undecided on CM Candidate for Assam Polls, Accuses Congress of Creating Row

News 18  

The BJP has not decided whether it will announce a chief ministerial candidate for the Assam elections, state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday,accusing Congress leader Tarun Gogoi of creating a controversy by stating that the ruling party may nominate former chief justice Ranjan Gogoi for the top job. "The former chief minister has a habit of naming people …

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