'Shameful and unacceptable': Assam CM condemns racist comments in dance reality show
3 years, 1 month ago

'Shameful and unacceptable': Assam CM condemns racist comments in dance reality show

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday condemned the “racist rhetoric” used by the host of a dance reality show against an Assamese contestant. "It has come to my notice that a popular reality show host has used racist rhetoric against a young participant from Guwahati. It has come to my notice that a popular reality show host has used racist rhetoric against a young participant from Guwahati. According to video clips shared on social media, the host of the dance reality show made reference to ‘momos’, ‘chowmein’ and ‘Chinese’ before introducing the contestant from Assam during an episode.

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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).

Opposition forum asks President to sack Assam CM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition forum asks President to sack Assam CM

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI: The Congress-led United Opposition Forum has submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu, asking her to sack Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for fanning communal hatred in the State through “provocative” statements. It said the Chief Minister “compromised his oath and affirmation in the name of the Constitution of India” and violated the constitutional provisions by making “provocative” …

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 …

How dare you threaten Assam?: Himanta Biswa Sarma to Mamata Banerjee
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How dare you threaten Assam?: Himanta Biswa Sarma to Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday for allegedly threatening the northeastern State with unrest. हमें लाल आंखें मत दिखाइए। आपकी असफलता की राजनीति से भारत को जलाने की कोशिश भी मत कीजिए। आपको विभाजनकारी भाषा बोलना शोभा नहीं देता। দিদি, আপনার এতো সাহস কীভাবে হলো যে আপনি অসমকে ধমকি …

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 …

Assam Gang Rape: CM Himanta Blames 'Particular Community' For Rise In Criminal Activities
4 months ago

Assam Gang Rape: CM Himanta Blames 'Particular Community' For Rise In Criminal Activities

ABP News  

Assam gang rape: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stirred up a fresh controversy on Friday, August 23, when he blamed a "particular community" for the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Nagaon district's Dhing area. #WATCH | On the alleged gang rape of a minor girl in the Dhing area of Assam, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "After …

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 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 …

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, 3 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 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 …

Assam chief minister apologies for his 'Brahmin-Shudra' post on social media
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam chief minister apologies for his 'Brahmin-Shudra' post on social media

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: After a controversy, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has apologised for his social media post in which, referring a verse from the Bhagavad Gita he wrote that serving the Brahmins, Ksatriyas and Vaishyas is the natural duty of the Shudras. Mr Sarma in a post on X and Facebook clarified that he uploads one verse of Bhagavad Gita …

Himanta Defends Speech Against Md Akbar; Says Cong Withheld Material Info from EC
1 year, 1 month ago

Himanta Defends Speech Against Md Akbar; Says Cong Withheld Material Info from EC

News 18  

Notwithstanding the show-cause notice by the Election Commission for his alleged “communally charged statements”, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday defended his speech and said it was a “legitimate criticism” of Chhattisgarh Minister Mohammed Akbar. “Congress has withheld the material information from the Hon’ble Election Commission that Mohammed Akbar is their candidate from Kawardha Constituency. In a speech …

Assam: FIR Against CM Himanta Over 'Hate Speech' Against Congress Leaders During MP Poll Rally
1 year, 3 months ago

Assam: FIR Against CM Himanta Over 'Hate Speech' Against Congress Leaders During MP Poll Rally

ABP News  

Assam Congress MLA from Nazira constituency and Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia on Wednesday lodged a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, for his alleged hate speech during the "Jan Ashirwad" rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district on Tuesday. He accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of ridiculing former MP CM Kamal Nath over his Hindu identity and implying that …

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 …

Complaints lodged against Assam CM for hate speech
1 year, 5 months ago

Complaints lodged against Assam CM for hate speech

The Hindu  

Several police complaints were lodged against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday for alleged hate speech against Bengali-speaking Muslims, often referred to as ‘Miya’ in the State. The Assam State Committee of the Communist Party of India also lodged a complaint against the Chief Minister for hate speech at the Latasil police station in central Guwahati. “…Chief Minister …

'I don't know English, Hindi well..': Assam's Himanta replies to trollers who call him 'copy-paste CM'
1 year, 8 months ago

'I don't know English, Hindi well..': Assam's Himanta replies to trollers who call him 'copy-paste CM'

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday shut the mouth of the trollers who tried to mock his English language knowledge by sharing a video where he can be seen copying texts from a book while filling details in a visitor's book. While sharing a video, Roshan Rai, whose Twitter handle identifies him as a cricketer, wrote, "Presenting the …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shakes a leg with folk dancers at his Dispur residence | Watch
1 year, 11 months ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shakes a leg with folk dancers at his Dispur residence | Watch

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has always been a people person. #WATCH | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma joined artists performing a traditional folk dance with students from Hatinga Tea Estate Model School at M-6 CM's Residence, Dispur yesterday pic.twitter.com/Z4Lyui0fGx — ANI January 8, 2023 In the video, the CM can be seen joining students from the Hatinga Tea …

'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.” …

Watch: Angry TRS worker takes mic away from Himanta Biswa Sarma during Hyderabad rally
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Angry TRS worker takes mic away from Himanta Biswa Sarma during Hyderabad rally

Firstpost  

Following the incident, the Deputy Speaker of Assam Assembly Numal Momin demanded a probe into the matter. He also sought Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s apology over the matter New Delhi: During a rally in Hyderabad on Friday, a man tried to confront Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma by dismantling the mic installed on the stage. #WATCH | …

Hyderabad Police book Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for his comments on Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 10 months ago

Hyderabad Police book Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for his comments on Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police booked Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged derogatory comments against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Following the complaint filed by TPCC president Revanth Reddy, a case has been registered under sections 504 and 505 of the Indian Penal Code at Jubilee Hills police station of Hyderabad city. Earlier on Monday, the TPCC president has lodged …

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 …

Don't want Miya votes, we live in harmony: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 2 months ago

Don't want Miya votes, we live in harmony: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP does not need votes from the Bengali-origin Muslim community in Assam -- often colloquially referred to as 'Miya' Muslims. Speaking at the 19th edition of the India Today Conclave 2021, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I don't want Miya votes, we live in harmony. Himanta Biswa Sarma said many people in the …

Need to balance identity issues: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma admits to Assamese having reservations on CAA
3 years, 5 months ago

Need to balance identity issues: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma admits to Assamese having reservations on CAA

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he is a supporter of the Citizenship Amendment Act, and added that there is a “historical duty to displace people who have been persecuted”. “I will remain a supporter of the CAA but we will have to address the identity issues, protect our own culture and the Assamese people will find …

Assam Election 2021: Himanta Biswa Sarma barred from campaigning for 48 hours
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam Election 2021: Himanta Biswa Sarma barred from campaigning for 48 hours

India Today  

Assam minister and senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has been barred from campaigning by the Election Commission of India for 48 hours with immediate effect for allegedly making threatening remarks against Congress's ally Bodoland People's Front chief Hagrama Mohilary. In an order, the EC said, "The Commission hereby strongly condemns the impuned statements made by Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP …

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 …

Will Himanta Biswa Sarma dance the BJP to victory this time too?
3 years, 8 months ago

Will Himanta Biswa Sarma dance the BJP to victory this time too?

India Today  

Himanta Biswa Sarma, senior BJP leader and finance minister in the Sarbananda Sonowal-led Assam government, has been seen dancing with massive crowds in several recent election rallies in Assam. I urge you to support the very vibrant leader Sjt @pallablochandas with your votes.#AbkiBaarPhirModiSarkar #Assam4BJP #AssamCampaign pic.twitter.com/UzHL7nBW0u — Himanta Biswa Sarma April 8, 2019 During a rally on Tuesday at Jagiroad …

Assam election: Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi break into dance at separate rallies
3 years, 8 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 …

Himanta Biswa Sarma Says BJP Doesn’t Need Votes of ‘Communal’ Miya Muslims In Assam Assembly Elections
3 years, 10 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma Says BJP Doesn’t Need Votes of ‘Communal’ Miya Muslims In Assam Assembly Elections

ABP News  

With the Assam assembly elections due in April-May this year, electioneering has taken another gear in the state. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Health, Education and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the party does not need votes from those openly challenging the “Assamese culture, language and composite Indian culture”. Himanta Biswa Sarma was taking potshots at …

Himanta Biswa Sarma slams communal 'Miyas': Here is what he said
3 years, 10 months ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma slams communal 'Miyas': Here is what he said

Op India  

On Wednesday, Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed the illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who have infiltrated the State of Assam. My personal opinion is that the people who openly challenge Assamese culture,language & composite Indian culture shouldn’t vote for us:Assam Minister HB Sarma — ANI February 3, 2021 Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the ‘Miya’ Bangladeshis have been involved in …

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