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BJP retains most state incharges but names for UP, Maharashtra, WB not declared
BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde will continue as in-charge of Bihar. Former Jharkhand BJP Chief and Rajya Sabha member Deepak Prakash will be his deputy. Similarly, general secretary Tarun Chugh will continue to handle Jammu and Kashmir- where elections are likely in September- and will be assisted by Ashish Sood of Delhi BJP. Chugh will also be incharge of Ladakh while Sood will be incharge of Goa.
Assam flood crisis: BJP govt is giving Jal embankment projects to same contractor alleges Cong's MP Gaurav Gogoi
Assam: On the flood situation in the state, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi says, "I had said that it is a matter of great concern, I am very concerned and I think the central government should also be concerned. I am aware that Prime Minister M...
People 'betrayed by Modi-Shah promise' of making Assam flood free: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP over flood management in Assam, highlighting the grim flood situation in the state with over four lakh affected and major rivers flowing above danger levels.
Assam played crucial role in historic victory of BJP-led NDA in last LS polls: Sarbananda Sonowal
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited Dibrugarh for the first time after being reappointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of supporters welcomed him at the airport. He expressed gratitude at a reception organized by MLA Prashanta Phukan at the India Club.
Assam: Congress' Rakibul Hussain, who won Lok Sabha polls with record margin, resigns as MLA
Congress leader Rakibul Hussain, elected to Lok Sabha with highest victory margin, resigned from Assam assembly. He handed over resignation letter to Speaker in presence of Congress leaders. The MP-elect from Dhubri bid farewell by Congress legislature party. He is a five-time legislator from Samaguri. He expressed mixed emotions stepping into Lok Sabha and thanked constituents for support. Congress retained three seats in Assam, while BJP won nine seats.
Sarbananda Sonowal hails Dibrugarh voters for reposing faith in Modi
Student leader turned politician Sonowal is currently a cabinet minister of the central government. During the 2014-2016 period, he was a minister of state in the first Narendra Modi government and held various ministries, before becoming the first chief minister of Assam from the party in 2016.
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'An Assam act kept most Christians away from voting for NDA'
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that a particular religion has not voted for NDA in Nagaland, Meghalaya and Manipur.
Himanta Biswa Sarma on why he did not campaign in Northeast India for Lok Sabha polls
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma did not campaign in Northeast India during Lok Sabha polls as he focused on Eastern India. He mentioned a particular religion not voting for NDA in Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur.
Will have to invest time and put in lot of effort if he contests from Jorhat assembly seat in 2026 assembly polls: Sarma
Jorhat assembly seat- Will have to invest time and had to give lot of time and put in lot of effort if he contests from Jorhat assembly seat in 2026 assembly polls and party will have to see if so, much time can be given by the chief minister in a constituency-Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam government to start delimitation process, hold Panchayat elections in November; Congress accuses foul play
The Congress party in Assam won in three Lok Sabha seats despite alleged manipulation in last year's delimitation exercise, with the state government now initiating a delimitation process for panchayats aiming for elections by November. The political landscape of Assam has shifted after the recent delimitation of assembly and parliamentary constituencies, leading to changes in electoral dynamics and outcomes in the Lok Sabha polls.
Himanta Biswa Sarma says in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Manipur 'a particular religion went against NDA'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commented that a specific religion did not support the NDA in Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Manipur. This religion typically does not interfere in politics, but this time they got involved, even in Assam and have openly worked against the NDA this time, he said .
BJP loses 2 Manipur seats; northeast tally down
BJP allies lose in Meghalaya and Nagaland; BJP, together with allies, was expecting to win 12 seats in Assam and nearly 23 out of 25 seats across the eight northeastern states. In Meitei-majority valley seat, JNU prof Akoijam defeats BJP nominee Thounaojam Singh.
JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand silent on conversions by Christian missionaries
Assam CM accuses JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand of ignoring Christian missionary conversions. He criticizes the government for failing to protect Hindu rights during an election rally in Bokaro.
Rahul Gandhi displaying Chinese constitution at rallies: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of displaying a Chinese constitution at his rallies due to its red cover, which resembles the Chinese constitution. Sarma noted that the Indian constitution traditionally has a blue cover. In response, social media users clarified that the red-bound book is a coat pocket edition of the Indian Constitution, presented to Indian leaders, including the President and Union Home Minister. Sarma reiterated his claim, suggesting Gandhi opposes the Indian constitution's Directive Principles, especially regarding the Uniform Civil Code.
TMC lodges complaint with Election Commission against Assam CM for hate speech
The Assam chapter of the Trinamool Congress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, accusing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of delivering a hate speech targeting the Muslim community while in Jharkhand.
BJP factional feud erupts in Assam over alleged vote spoilage & worker neglect
The conflict between old and new factions within the BJP has become public in Assam. MLA Mrinal Saikia accused cabinet minister Jayanta Mallabaruah of harming the party's votes due to his communication style during the 2024 general elections. Saikia appealed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to intervene and advise Mallabaruah to refrain from discussing party matters. Mallabaruah had previously highlighted the significance of dedication to the party, prompting Saikia's criticism. Meanwhile, former Union minister Rajen Gohain criticized the party's neglect of workers, warning of repercussions across the country.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says BJP needs 400 seats to bring entire Jammu and Kashmir to India
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the BJP's need for 400 Lok Sabha seats to integrate the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir into India. He stressed upon the party's commitment to implement the Uniform Civil Code. He expressed confidence in winning all Jharkhand seats in the Lok Sabha election and forming the government in the upcoming Assembly elections.
BJP needs 400 LS seats to build 'Krishna Janmabhoomi temple' and 'Gyanvapi temple': Assam CM Himanta Biswa
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma vows to build Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura and Gyanvapi temple in Kashi if BJP secures 400 seats. He criticises Congress for suppressing Hindu sentiments and advocates for a Uniform Civil Code. Sarma highlights the need to control infiltration to prevent original inhabitants from becoming minorities and warns of infiltrators from Bangladesh gaining citizenship.
"Need 400 seats so that Congress can never rebuild Babri Masjid:" Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sarma rallies for BJP, aiming for 400 Lok Sabha seats to deter Congress from rebuilding Babri Masjid. He predicts PM Modi's re-election and BJP forming Odisha government. BJP's victory anticipated in Odisha polls.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: 81.71 percent voter turnout recorded in 4 seats in Assam
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Polling in all the three phases in Assam was peaceful with no repoll held in the first two phases and none announced so far for the third. Dhubri recorded the highest polling percentage of 86.80 per cent, followed by Barpeta with 81.02 per cent, Kokrajhar with 80.44 per cent and Guwahati the lowest at 75.67 per cent.
Violence in Kokrajhar during third phase of Lok Sabha elections
Clashes in Kokrajhar during the third phase of polling resulted in injuries. Assam Chief Minister lauded the overall peaceful conduct of elections.
BPF will win 2 Lok Sabha seats in Assam, claims Hagrama Mohilary
"We had nominated candidates in four constituencies -- Sonitpur, Darrang-Udalguri, Barpeta and Kokrajhar. Out of these, we will surely win the Darrang-Udalguri and Kokrajhar seats," Mohilary said after casting his vote.
BJP allies in fray in three of four Assam seats in phase 3
In the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls in Assam, four seats are going to polls, and three seats will see BJP allies in the fray while the ruling party will fight the fourth one on its own symbol. BJP ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is contesting in Barpeta and Dhubri seats. AGP has fielded eight-time Bongaigaon MLA, Phani Bhushan Choudhury from Barpeta and Zabed Islam from Dhubri.
Opposition unity must to stop BJP post-polls: Assam TMC chief Ripun Bora
TMC has fielded candidates in four constituencies, including Kokrajhar and Barpeta where polls are due on May 7. Bora, a former state Congress president who joined the TMC in 2022, claimed that lack of joint opposition candidates will neither affect poll results much nor help the BJP in any manner.
Delimitation edge for BJP-AGP in Assam's Barpeta
The Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency in Assam has witnessed a significant demographic change following the delimitation exercise last year, shifting from a Muslim-majority to a Hindu-majority seat. The constituency comprises 10 assembly segments and has historically been held by Congress and CPIM, except for 2014 when AIUDF's Sirajuddin Ajmal won. Congress's Abdul Khaleque, the former MP, was dropped due to the constituency's changing demographics, and the party has fielded Deep Bayan.
Assam: Old vs newcomer debate reopens for state BJP
Former MPs of Nagaon Rajen Gohain said that the party will suffer across the country following neglect and apathy meted out to party workers.
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