Assam Chief Minister sends show-cause notice to Minister for apologising to separatist leader
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam Chief Minister sends show-cause notice to Minister for apologising to separatist leader

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a show-cause notice to Tea Tribes and Employment Minister Sanjay Kishan for apologising to chief of separatist organisation United Liberation Front of Asom Paresh Baruah. The ULFA had on May 16 asked Mr. Kishan to either apologise for his "disparaging" remark within 24 hours or be "banned" from entering eastern Assam's Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts. 30 officials write to Assam CM In a separate incident, on Friday, as many as 30 officials of the Cachar district administration wrote to the Chief Minister, accusing BJP legislator Kaushik Rai of insulting, threatening and abusing an officer on duty. The officials also said the MLA, who represents the Lakhipur Assembly constituency, had questioned the integrity of the entire Assam Civil Services cadre.

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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 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 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 …

Most corrupt CM, says Rahul Gandhi in Assam; Himanta Biswa Sarma hits back
11 months ago

Most corrupt CM, says Rahul Gandhi in Assam; Himanta Biswa Sarma hits back

Hindustan Times  

GUWAHATI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday stepped up his attack on Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government soon after the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Assam, describing Sarma as the “most corrupt” chief minister, an accusation that drew a swift and sharp counter from Sarma who called the Gandhi family, the country’s most corrupt. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses a public …

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 Biswa Sarma rebukes Kapil Sibal's claim of Assam's Myanmar connection: 'Don't speak without knowledge'
1 year ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma rebukes Kapil Sibal's claim of Assam's Myanmar connection: 'Don't speak without knowledge'

India TV News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded firmly to Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal's recent statement suggesting that Assam was once a part of Myanmar. Sarma refuted this claim, asserting that Assam had never been a part of Myanmar and cautioned against making historical assertions without proper knowledge. Kapil Sibal highlighted the state's transition from being a part of Myanmar …

EC issues show-cause notice to Assam CM for his 'Akbar' remark during Chhattisgarh poll campaign
1 year, 1 month ago

EC issues show-cause notice to Assam CM for his 'Akbar' remark during Chhattisgarh poll campaign

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly making communally charged remarks during an election campaign in poll-bound Chhattisgarh. The Congress party, in its complaint to the poll body, alleged that Sarma made communally charged statements and made unverified allegations and distortions against its Kawardha candidate Mohammed Akbar. What Himanta …

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 …

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 …

‘People of Assam invite atithis for tea, CM Sarma issuing threat’: Kejriwal
1 year, 8 months ago

‘People of Assam invite atithis for tea, CM Sarma issuing threat’: Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday alleged that Assam is being governed by the mafia and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma doesn’t even understand the culture of Assamese people. Inviting the Assam chief minister for tea in his house in Delhi, Kejriwal said, “If he wants, he can have lunch in my house, we’ll …

I invite Sarma for lunch at my residence, says Arvind Kejriwal after arriving in Assam
1 year, 8 months ago

I invite Sarma for lunch at my residence, says Arvind Kejriwal after arriving in Assam

The Hindu  

Days after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma threatened his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal with a defamation case, the AAP chief reached Guwahati on April 2 and invited the BJP leader for tea and lunch at his residence in the national capital. Mr. Kejriwal also said such threats by Mr. Sarma are unbecoming of a Chief Minister. Mr. Sarma had …

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 …

Assam CM threatens to sue Arvind Kejriwal if he calls him 'corrupt'
1 year, 8 months ago

Assam CM threatens to sue Arvind Kejriwal if he calls him 'corrupt'

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati : Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and challenged the Aam Aadmi Party chief to speak against him in Assam that 'Himanta Biswa Sarma is corrupt'. Reportedly, CM Kejriwal in Delhi Assembly had said that there are cases against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in other states. So let …

Assam CM threatens to sue Arvind Kejriwal, attacks Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 8 months ago

Assam CM threatens to sue Arvind Kejriwal, attacks Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 31 threatened to sue his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, while slamming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for being “morally corrupt”. Referring to an ordinance the Manmohan Singh government had introduced against the immediate disqualification of lawmakers, Mr. Sarma also said he had no idea Mr. Gandhi was so morally corrupt. Rahul Gandhi publicly …

'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.” …

Hyderabad Police books Assam CM over controversial remarks on Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 10 months ago

Hyderabad Police books Assam CM over controversial remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Firstpost  

During a poll rally on 11 February, Sarma hit out at the Congress leader for demanding proof of the 2016 surgical strikes. He added ‘did we ever ask you to prove that you are Rajiv Gandhi’s son?’ Hyderabad Police booked Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged derogatory comments against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Following the complaint filed …

Assam: Two killed in police firing on 'encroachers', govt orders inquiry
3 years, 3 months ago

Assam: Two killed in police firing on 'encroachers', govt orders inquiry

India TV News  

A violent clash broke out in Sipajhar in Assam's Darrang district on Thursday as police tried to evict "encroachers", leaving two people dead in police firing, with around 20 injured. Darrang Superintendent of Police Sushanta Biswa Sarma, a younger brother of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claimed the protesters, armed with sharp weapons, pelted the police personnel and others present …

Assam Cong Seeks CM's Apology for 'Opposition Has No Work' Comment
3 years, 6 months ago

Assam Cong Seeks CM's Apology for 'Opposition Has No Work' Comment

News 18  

The Congress on Sunday demanded a public apology from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his undemocratic remarks that the opposition parties have no work in the state and all their MLAs should join the ruling BJP. Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia said that Congress has been waging a relentless war against the BJP which seeks to “destroy …

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’ …

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 …

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