Major setback for Congress in Assam as two MLAs extend support to Himanta government
10 months, 1 week ago

Major setback for Congress in Assam as two MLAs extend support to Himanta government

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: In a setback to Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections, two MLAs of the party in Assam decided to extend their support to the BJP governments in the state and at the centre. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paraded the duo – Congress working president Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha and Basanta Das – on Wednesday as he addressed the media in Guwahati to break the news. “Respecting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha and Basanta Das have decided to support the constructive work of Assam and central governments. Two other Congress legislators – Sashikanta Das and Siddeque Ahmed – have been supporting us relentlessly from before,” Sarma told journalists.

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Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress
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Karnataka legislature winter session likely to put a lid on groupism in BJP, Congress

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The 10-day winter session of the state legislature that commences in Belagavi on Monday is likely to put a lid on factionalism and power politics within the Ruling Congress and the Opposition BJP for the time being. In the BJP camp, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka is likely to take along all the legislators …

Assam Cabinet: 4 BJP MLAs Sworn In As Ministers, Himanta Sarma’s Council Now At 19 Members
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Assam Cabinet: 4 BJP MLAs Sworn In As Ministers, Himanta Sarma’s Council Now At 19 Members

ABP News  

Guwahati, Dec 7 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expanded his cabinet with four BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers. Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to the four new ministers - Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra here. The induction of the four new ministers emphasises …

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expands cabinet with swearing-in of four new ministers in Guwahati
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expands cabinet with swearing-in of four new ministers in Guwahati

India TV News  

The Assam cabinet was expanded on Saturday with the induction of four new ministers during the swearing-in ceremony at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. The four ministers sworn in are Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala. Rupesh Goala : Rupesh Goala represents the Doom Dooma constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly, having won his seat in …

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

‘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
1 month ago

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
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Eight BJP MLAs Keen to Join Congress, Says Leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eight BJP MLAs Keen to Join Congress, Says Leader

Hindustan Times  

Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators are reportedly interested in joining the Congress. The announcement comes as recent remarks by BJP legislator, ST Somashekhar, suggest a potential migration of BJP members to Congress. However, BJP leaders have dismissed the claim as baseless, calling it a politically motivated assertion.

Congress depicts picture of one family, says Assam CM Himanta Sarma
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress depicts picture of one family, says Assam CM Himanta Sarma

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said mentioning Congress name reminds people of a "family-run" party unlike the BJP, where workers rise from the "grassroots to the post of PM". Addressing party workers at the BJP state office, Sarma said the party should target youths from 18 years to 25 years to make them members for the …

Crimes Against Women And A Message For Mamata, Himanta: Respect Your Constitutional Chair
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Crimes Against Women And A Message For Mamata, Himanta: Respect Your Constitutional Chair

ABP News  

While criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "trying to incite unrest in West Bengal" over the RG Kar rape and murder case protests in her state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remarked that if Bengal burns, Assam and the Northeast would also burn. As an inhabitant of the Northeast, this writer urges the Chief Minister of West Bengal to refrain from …

Discontent grows in Puducherry BJP unit after Lok Sabha loss
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Discontent grows in Puducherry BJP unit after Lok Sabha loss

Hindustan Times  

A rebellion is brewing in the Puducherry unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party as MLAs raised their angst against party member and home minister A Namassivayam and the N Rangasamy-led All India N R Congress government. The MLAs believe that chief minister N Rangasamy and home minister A Namassivayam planned badly for Lok Sabha polls. The MLAs believe that Namassivayam …

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Congress Ministers To Organise 'Chalo Delhi' Campaign Seeking More Deputy CM Posts in The State

News 18  

A group of ministers from the Siddaramaiah government seeking more deputy chief ministers into the Karnataka cabinet will carry out a ‘Chalo Delhi’ campaign to impress upon the Congress high command to heed to their request. The demand for more DyCMs came from senior leaders like state Home Minister Dr G Parmeshwara, Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, Public Works Minister Satish …

Arunachal BJP meet today to pick next CM; Khandu set to be retained
6 months, 1 week ago

Arunachal BJP meet today to pick next CM; Khandu set to be retained

Hindustan Times  

Arunachal Pradesh’s newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers will meet in Itanagar on Wednesday to elect their legislative party leader in the presence of the party chief JP Nadda, Union home minister Amit Shah and the national general secretary BL Santosh. BJP state chief Biyuram Wahge said Nadda, Shah, and Santosh were expected to arrive in Itanagar at 7:30pm on Wednesday …

Assam BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal likely to assume cabinet berth in Modi 3.0
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal likely to assume cabinet berth in Modi 3.0

Hindustan Times  

Guwahati: Union minister and former Assam chief minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, won the Dibrugarh seat for the second time, beating Lurinjyoti Gogoi of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, INDIA bloc, by a margin of 2,79,321 votes. Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal Sonowal, who was minister for ports, shipping, and waterways as well as the ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha, sowa-rigpa and homoeopathy in the …

Modi Cabinet 3.0: Three from Northeast sworn in, Pabita Margherita surprise pick
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi Cabinet 3.0: Three from Northeast sworn in, Pabita Margherita surprise pick

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Three BJP leaders from the Northeast were inducted into Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA ministry at the Centre on Sunday. The three are Sarbananda Sonowal and Kiren Rijiju, both Cabinet ministers in the outgoing government, and Rajya Sabha member Pabitra Margherita, a new face. The NDA had bagged 16 of the Northeast’s 25 parliamentary seats with the BJP alone …

Assam CM in Ayodhya, visits Ram temple
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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
6 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 …

'Assam ministry reshuffle to take place by August 15', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'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
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 campaigns in Muslim-majority Dhubri
7 months, 3 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 …

Himanta and AIUDF’s Ajmal have a ‘secret understanding’ to defeat Congress, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta and AIUDF’s Ajmal have a ‘secret understanding’ to defeat Congress, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has a “secret understanding” with All India United Democratic Front chief Badruddin Ajmal to defeat the grand old party, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged on Wednesday. Seeking support for the Congress candidate, Rakibul Hussain, Ms. Vadra addressed an election rally at Balajan in Dhubri district, where she claimed that “mafia raj” prevails …

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

Congress manifesto meant for Pakistan elections: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Himanta cites 10 reasons to reject Congress in polls, Congress slams Assam CM for 'cheap' remarks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Himanta cites 10 reasons to reject Congress in polls, Congress slams Assam CM for 'cheap' remarks

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday listed 10 reasons why the people in the country should reject the Congress. He cited 10 alleged scams which took place during the time of Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre. His “10 reasons to never vote for Cong” include alleged scams pertaining to coal, Agusta, Commonwealth Games, telecom …

We will open BJP office at Assam Congress HQ after everyone quits by 2032: Himanta Biswa Sarma
8 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
8 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 …

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 …

Himanta Sarma says 'Won't be any Hindus in Congress after 2026'
8 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 …

Assam Congress veteran leaves in huff, party yet to accept resignation
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Assam Congress veteran leaves in huff, party yet to accept resignation

Hindustan Times  

A day before Holi celebrations, the Opposition Congress in Assam suffered yet another setback. Narah’s resignation is yet to be accepted by the Congress, but it is another addition to the list of leaders and elected representatives from Assam who have quit the party and moved to the ruling BJP camp since the last assembly polls in the state held …

‘He has a dark future’: Himanta Sarma's latest swipe at Rahul Gandhi
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘He has a dark future’: Himanta Sarma's latest swipe at Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi's future is ‘dark’ while that of his followers is ‘darker,’ Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a regular baiter of the ex-Congress chief, said on Monday. By 2026, when Assam will have its next assembly elections, the Congress would ‘cease to exist’ in the state, Sarma, a former Congressman, added. “Voting for the Congress means voting for Rahul …

‘INDI intact, but not on Earth’: Himanta Sarma jabs Congress-led opposition bloc
8 months, 4 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

BJP-led Alliance To Sweep Assam In Lok Sabha Polls, Claims CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
9 months, 1 week 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Himachal state President Pratibha Singh admits that Congress is on a weak footing
9 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Himachal state President Pratibha Singh admits that Congress is on a weak footing

Op India  

On one hand, the Gandhi scion, Rahul Gandhi is wandering from state to state leading his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to consolidate people’s mandate in a last-ditch attempt to revive his party’s fortune before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and on the other, the party has been struggling with an array of obstacles in various states. Further complicating matters for …

Congress Himachal chief Pratibha Singh’s comment spells trouble for CM Sukhu
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress Himachal chief Pratibha Singh’s comment spells trouble for CM Sukhu

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Himachal Pradesh, state Congress president Pratibha Singh on Friday undermined party observer DK Shivakumar's statement about Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, stating that “it is the people of the state who will decide the fate of the government”. Congress leader and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has said the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu-led Himachal Pradesh …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

BJP to continue alliance with partners in Assam for Lok Sabha polls: CM Himanta Sarma
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: The Congress government is on the brink after a major setback in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Tuesday, where the Bharatiya Janata Party won the only Rajya Sabha seat in the state. Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur has now called for the resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Chief Minister Sukhvinder …

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: Vikramaditya Singh announces to not to press for resignation

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh News Highlights: The Congress government is on the brink after a major setback in the Rajya Sabha elections held on Tuesday, where the Bharatiya Janata Party won the only Rajya Sabha seat in the state. Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur has now called for the resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Chief Minister Sukhvinder …

Few Muslim MLAs to remain in Congress before 2026 polls: Himanta Sarma
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Few Muslim MLAs to remain in Congress before 2026 polls: Himanta Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday asserted that only a few Muslim legislators will remain in the Congress ahead of the 2026 state assembly polls. Earlier, state Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika voiced the views of Sarma and said, "Except for the names I mentioned, all other Congress leaders and MLAs are in touch with us." Assam Congress …

Congress top brass in damage control to save Himachal govt, rushes two observers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress top brass in damage control to save Himachal govt, rushes two observers

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress top brass on Wednesday rushed former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and DK Shivakumar to Shimla to parley with members of the party which is facing loss of support and risks losing power in the state. Sources said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is learnt to have spoken to former party chief Rahul Gandhi as also general …

Assam Congress working president Rana Goswami, likely to join BJP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam Congress working president Rana Goswami, likely to join BJP

India TV News  

Congress leader Rana Goswami on Wednesday resigned from the party. Asked about the speculations of Goswami switching sides, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he had no information about it, but "he is a powerful leader of the Congress and if he joins the BJP, I will welcome it". Earlier this month, Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha resigned …

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