Assam election: Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi break into dance at separate rallies
3 years, 11 months ago

Assam election: Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi break into dance at separate rallies

India Today  

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi were caught on camera dancing with people at two separate events on Sunday in Assam where election to the legislative assembly is underway. Assam BJP chief Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is contesting the poll from the Jalukbari constituency in Kamrup district, broke into dance on a stage at an election rally in Panery. Grateful for such love and support from the people pic.twitter.com/ru7DuZzpkW— Himanta Biswa Sarma March 28, 2021 Meanwhile, Congress’s Gaurav Gogoi, son of former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, also tweeted a video of him dancing at a rally in Nalbari. It was more of a festive occasion while we were campaigning in Nalbari, and we couldn’t help but join in with the enthusiastic crowd dancing & expressing their optimism, joy, confidence in Congress’s progressive vision for Assam!#Congressor5Guarantee pic.twitter.com/js96FXIv0U— Gaurav Gogoi March 28, 2021 The first phase of the Assam Assembly election for 47 constituencies began on March 27 with lakhs of people exercising their franchise and deciding the fate of 264 candidates in the state.

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Gogoi Accuses Himanta of ISI Allegations to Distract from 2026 Assam Polls
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Gogoi Accuses Himanta of ISI Allegations to Distract from 2026 Assam Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Amid controversy over his British wife's alleged links with ISI, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's "fear of losing" the 2026 assembly polls is the main reason behind the recent developments. Sarma and the BJP have been attacking Gogoi, the deputy leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, over his …

Himanta Sarma on Gaurav Gogoi's wife's 'Pakistan link': He may have been trapped
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Himanta Sarma on Gaurav Gogoi's wife's 'Pakistan link': He may have been trapped

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken a different approach to the controversy surrounding Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his British wife, Elizabeth Colburn, suggesting that he may have been "trapped or blackmailed" as part of a larger "anti-India" conspiracy. Sarma also responded to Gogoi's Facebook letter to Colburn and the Congress leader's efforts to showcase her cultural integration …

‘I trust people's wisdom': Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi amid BJP's ‘slanderous’ campaign against his wife
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‘I trust people's wisdom': Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi amid BJP's ‘slanderous’ campaign against his wife

Hindustan Times  

Congress Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday said he ‘fully trusts' the 'wisdom of the people of Assam,’ amid allegations by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party that his wife Elizabeth, a British national, has ‘Pakistan links,’ a claim which he described as a ‘slanderous campaign.' Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi with wife Elizabeth Gogoi “I have full faith in the …

Himanta flags Pak envoy’s 2015 event in new attack on Gaurav Gogoi
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Himanta flags Pak envoy’s 2015 event in new attack on Gaurav Gogoi

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: Continuing the back and forth with Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday criticised the Jorhat Lok Sabha MP for participating in an open meeting with Pakistan high commissioner Abdul Basit in 2015. The two politicians have been targeting each other following Himanta Biswa Sarma’s exit from the Congress in 2015 when the then …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: Gaurav Gogoi raised questions in Lok Sabha on defence after marrying British citizen
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: Gaurav Gogoi raised questions in Lok Sabha on defence after marrying British citizen

The Hindu  

Assam parliamentarian Gaurav Gogoi’s British wife is caught in a spat between the BJP and Congress. A day after the BJP targeted Congress MP Gogoi’s wife Elizabeth Colburn for her alleged links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pointed out on Thursday that sensitive defence-related questions were asked in Parliament after the deputy leader of the …

‘Never claimed BJP would win Jharkhand election': Himanta Biswa Sarma
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‘Never claimed BJP would win Jharkhand election': Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that he “never” claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party would win the assembly election in Jharkhand and form the next government, news agency PTI reported. The Assam chief minister stressed the urgent need for the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to address the issue of “infiltration”, which Sarma described as a …

Assam Bypoll Results: BJP-led NDA leads in four constituencies, tight race in Samaguri
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Assam Bypoll Results: BJP-led NDA leads in four constituencies, tight race in Samaguri

India TV News  

The ruling NDA alliance in Assam has secured early leads in four of the five Assembly constituencies where bypolls were held recently, according to officials on Saturday. The counting of votes, which began at 8 am amid tight security, has shown promising signs for the BJP and its allies, with early trends indicating significant leads in key seats. In Behali, …

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

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

Himanta Biswa Sarma promises white paper on demographic changes in Assam
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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 …

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

Assam CM in Ayodhya, visits Ram temple
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Assam CM in Ayodhya, visits Ram temple

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reached Ayodhya on Saturday and paid a visit to the Ram temple. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma While talking to the media at the airport, Sarma said that he was shocked by BJP’s defeat in Ayodhya. “Before this, Jawaharlal Nehru had become the Prime Minister thrice in independent India and now Narendra Modi …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Congress now a ‘completely’ Muslim party in Assam
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Congress now a ‘completely’ Muslim party in Assam

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha election in Assam over three phases saw the Muslims swing from the All India United Democratic Front to the Congress, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Saying that the Congress has “completely” become a Muslim party, he said the party’s vote share did not increase at the cost of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Mr. Sarma said the …

'Congratulating Opposition Leaders Is A Crime Now': Rift Between Assam BJP MLA, CM Himanta Widens
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Congratulating Opposition Leaders Is A Crime Now': Rift Between Assam BJP MLA, CM Himanta Widens

ABP News  

A tweet by Assam BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia has brought the apparent rift between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the "old guard". pic.twitter.com/GotlM0TPak — Akhil Gogoi June 5, 2024 After Mrinal Saikia congratulated Gaurav Gogoi, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said: "Mrinal Saikia did not congratulate Narendra Modi on his victory, but he congratulated a Congress winner. Reacting to this, …

'Assam ministry reshuffle to take place by August 15', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
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'Assam ministry reshuffle to take place by August 15', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said he will reshuffle his ministry by including at least three new faces by August 15 in order to create a new team for the 2026 assembly elections. Addressing a press conference, Sarma said that he has not spoken about it with his central leadership and will consider the process of ministry reshuffle …

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

Assam CM Himanta Invokes Tendulkar To Explain 400-Seat Target, Says 'We Can Replace Gyanvapi Masjid...': WATCH
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Assam CM Himanta Invokes Tendulkar To Explain 400-Seat Target, Says 'We Can Replace Gyanvapi Masjid...': WATCH

ABP News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday slammed the Opposition for asking 'why the BJP needs 400 seats'. Dismissing the Congress's allegations that the BJP would change the Constitution if it came to power a third term, Himanta said 400 seats would enable the BJP to build temples in Mathura and Varanasi. While addressing a public meeting in support …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dances to rhythm, colourful poll campaign ends after over 100 rallies
10 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 …

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

Assam CM campaigns in Muslim-majority Dhubri

Hindustan Times  

Dhubri: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday travelled to Dhubri Lok sabha seat in western Assam to campaign for the ally Asom Gana Parishad candidate, just a month after he declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party did not want to win the Dhubri seat and that he would never go there to seek votes. Assam chief minister Himanta …

The road to Election 2024 in photos: April 29
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The road to Election 2024 in photos: April 29

Hindustan Times  

The road to Election 2024 in photos: April 29 As India has begun voting this month, a photo diary of politicians and campaigners on the road.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, during a roadshow in support of the party candidate Mahabal Mishra from West Delhi constituency, …

Congress manifesto meant for Pakistan elections: Himanta Biswa Sarma
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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’
11 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 …

We will open BJP office at Assam Congress HQ after everyone quits by 2032: Himanta Biswa Sarma
11 months, 3 weeks ago

We will open BJP office at Assam Congress HQ after everyone quits by 2032: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Op India  

On 30th March, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma repeated his claims that the Congress party will disintegrate after the Lok Sabha elections, saying that BJP will open a branch office at the Congress office in Guwahati after leaders quit the party after some years. 2026 तक असम कांग्रेस से सारे हिन्दू नेता निकल जाएँगे। 2032 तक सारे मुसलमान नेता …

No Hindu will be left in Assam Congress by 2026, predicts Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
11 months, 3 weeks ago

No Hindu will be left in Assam Congress by 2026, predicts Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: In the run up to the Lok Sabha elections, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and predicted that there would be no Hindu in the Congress party in Assam by 2026. We will open a branch at Rajiv Bhawan as Mahanagar BJP.” Assam chief minister said, “A meeting of the …

‘Badruddin Ajmal should marry before elections’: Himanta Biswa Sarma on UCC
11 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 says 'Won't be any Hindus in Congress after 2026'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta Sarma says 'Won't be any Hindus in Congress after 2026'

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that "there will be no one from the Hindu community in the Congress after 2026 and no Muslims by 2032". He made the remarks at a press conference on Tuesday after Union Minister and former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha election from the Dibrugarh …

Sonowal, Gaurav Gogoi among 11 to file nomination papers on Tuesday for first phase polls
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sonowal, Gaurav Gogoi among 11 to file nomination papers on Tuesday for first phase polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati, Mar 26 Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Lok Sabha Deputy Leader of Opposition Gaurav Gogoi were among eleven contestants who filed their nomination papers on Tuesday for the first phase of Parliamentary polls to five constituencies on April 19, an election official said. Sonowal, the minister for Shipping, Ports, Waterways and Ayush, filed his nomination as the BJP candidate …

‘INDI intact, but not on Earth’: Himanta Sarma jabs Congress-led opposition bloc
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘INDI intact, but not on Earth’: Himanta Sarma jabs Congress-led opposition bloc

Hindustan Times  

Taking a jibe at I.N.D.I.A, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the Congress-led opposition bloc was intact, though not on Earth, but on ‘the Moon and Sun.’ Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma “The INDI alliance is intact, not on Earth, but perhaps on the Moon and Sun. Sarma’s statement came after Congress MP Jairam Ramesh …

Lok Sabha Election 2024: ‘No one wants to stay in Congress; everyone wants to join BJP,’ claims Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: ‘No one wants to stay in Congress; everyone wants to join BJP,’ claims Himanta Biswa Sarma

Live Mint  

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that there was no benefit in voting for the grand old party since whoever wins from Congress would eventually join the BJP. As reported by ANI, the Assam Chief Minister took part in a party workers meeting at the Karimganj district BJP office and said, “The question …

Assam CM Himanta Sarma says ‘No benefit in voting for Congress’, explains why
1 year ago

Assam CM Himanta Sarma says ‘No benefit in voting for Congress’, explains why

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday took a jibe at the Congress, saying that there is no benefit in voting in favour of the grand old party as whoever wins would eventually join the BJP. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma While addressing at the party workers' meeting at the Karimganj district BJP office where he kicked off …

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

BJP-led Alliance To Sweep Assam In Lok Sabha Polls, Claims CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year ago

BJP-led Alliance To Sweep Assam In Lok Sabha Polls, Claims CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

News 18  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party will secure 13 out of 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam in the upcoming general elections. But we will focus on four Assembly seats under Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency, where we have the chance to win.” Sarma’s statement holds particular significance as, until recently, the Assam …

BJP and its allies will win 22 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in northeast claims Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year ago

BJP and its allies will win 22 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in northeast claims Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who also heads Northeast Democratic Alliance on Thursday asserted that BJP and its allies would win 22 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats of north-eastern states in the upcoming general elections. There is nothing to worry about.” He reiterated that people have made up their mind to extend their full support to elect …

NDA will win 22 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in northeast: Himanta Biswa Sarma
1 year ago

NDA will win 22 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in northeast: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister and Northeast Democratic Alliance convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance allies will win 22 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the northeast in the upcoming general elections. “We will surely win 11 of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam. BJP is contesting on 11 …

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

BJP to continue alliance with partners in Assam for Lok Sabha polls: CM Himanta Sarma
1 year ago

BJP to continue alliance with partners in Assam for Lok Sabha polls: CM Himanta Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: The Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam will continue its alliance with coalition partners the Asom Gana Parishad and United Peoples Party Liberal for the upcoming Lok Sabha seats, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced in Guwahati on Thursday. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma “Our parties have decided to continue with the present alliance and contest the Lok Sabha …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes ‘soft naxalite’ jibe at Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 1 month 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 says won't be intimidated as row with Himanta Sarma govt escalates
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Rahul Gandhi vs Himanta Biswa: Assam CM slams Congress MP’s ‘Naxalite tactics’
1 year, 1 month 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. …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma directs police to file case against Rahul Gandhi for ‘provoking crowd’
1 year, 1 month ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma directs police to file case against Rahul Gandhi for ‘provoking crowd’

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday directed the state police to file a case against Rahul Gandhi for “provoking crowd” amid Congress workers being stopped from entering Guwahati during the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves at supporters during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, in Guwahati "These are not part of Assamese culture. Nearly …

EC issues show-cause notice to Assam CM Sarma for THIS remarks during Chhattisgarh election campaign
1 year, 4 months 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, 6 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 …

‘Congress running battle against Manipur because of BJP’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's jibe
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Congress running battle against Manipur because of BJP’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's jibe

Hindustan Times  

As Congress is massively slamming the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over the atrocities on women in Manipur, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took a jibe at the opposition party saying their concern should “not only be restricted to Manipur”. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Addressing a press conference, Sarma said, “Congress is running a battle against Manipur …

WB Panchayat Poll Winners 'Stake' It All: 11 from BJP Take Shelter in Assam, Fear for Life
1 year, 8 months ago

WB Panchayat Poll Winners 'Stake' It All: 11 from BJP Take Shelter in Assam, Fear for Life

News 18  

Political exodus to Assam from the neighbouring West Bengal continued on Wednesday, even after the Trinamool Congress registered an unassailable lead in the panchayat elections. Among the winners who have moved to Assam are Chambal Charndra, Khudiram Bashak, Biswanath Das, Rita Dutta Das, Jhulan Das, Arati Burman, Bina Mallik, Pramila Das and Satyajit Burman. We have come to Assam as …

Congress reacting as if it has won a world war: Himanta Biswa Sarma on Karnataka results
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress reacting as if it has won a world war: Himanta Biswa Sarma on Karnataka results

India TV News  

Karnataka Elections 2023: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday took a jibe at the Congress after its victory in Karnataka elections saying the grand old party is reacting as if it has won a world war. As the race for the chief ministership of Karnataka hotted up between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday …

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