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The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Assam Pradesh, has launched a digital campaign titled “Modir Bondhu” (Modi's friend) today, with the objective of taking the works and achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to all sections of society.The campaign was formally inaugurated by Assam BJP State President Dilip Saikia at the party’s state headquarters, Vajpayee Bhawan, in Guwahati in the presence of over a thousand youths associated with various digital platforms. BJP ANational Election In-charge Baijayant Jay Panda, Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj, and Darshana Jardosh were present at the programme.Under the leadership of BJYM State President Rakesh Das, the…

The Gauhati High Court on Thursday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and two connected petitions seeking directions to restrain Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from allegedly making hate speeches against minority communities in the state. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury directed that notices be issued to the Union of India, the State of Assam, the Director General of Police (DGP), and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The court also issued notice on the plea for interim relief and listed the matter for hearing after the Bihu holidays in…

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi has acknowledged that alliance negotiations ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections remain a work in progress, with seat-sharing discussions with Raijor Dal yet to be finalised. Addressing reporters, Gogoi said that dialogue with Raijor Dal and other opposition parties is ongoing and that a detailed status report is being submitted to the Congress central leadership. He confirmed that the state unit has also sought guidance from the party high command to resolve specific hurdles that have surfaced during the negotiations. Without naming specific constituencies, Gogoi referred to public…

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi has been appointed as the President of the India–Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group. The group has been constituted to promote cooperation, mutual understanding, and institutional collaboration between India and the Philippines. The Parliamentary Friendship Group is expected to play a constructive role in further strengthening bilateral ties in areas such as maritime security, defence, trade, education, and other sectors. By entrusting Gaurav Gogoi with the leadership of the group, the Lok Sabha leadership has assigned him the responsibility of advancing legislative dialogue and fostering closer engagement with members of the…

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi today said that the party will contest the Assembly elections in alliance with other opposition forces.Speaking to the media during a Screening Committee meeting held at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, Gogoi, along with Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly Debabrata Saikia, stated that discussions are ongoing with Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Raijor Dal, APHLC, and Left parties, and that the talks have been extremely positive. Debabrata Saikia informed that discussions are underway with president of Raijor Dal Akhil Gogoi regarding seat-sharing in two to three constituencies.Interacting with journalists,…

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan will be visiting Majuli on February 24-25.On February24, the MoS will hold a review meeting with district-level officials on implementation of various rural development schemes at the Conference Hall of the DC office at Garamur. He will also interact with SHG members, Lakhpatti Didis and beneficiaries of rural development schemes .He will inspect PMAY-G houses and interact with PMAY-G beneficiaries at Garamur, and inspect Madhupur-Puranibari road constructed under PMGSY.On February 25, the MoS will attend a Seminar on Vikasit Bharat - Guarantee for Rojgar and Ajeevika Mission –Gramin (VB-G RAM G)…

Senior Congress leader Ripun Bora on Friday said that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, held extensive discussions with party leaders from the state ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking after a party meeting, Bora said Priyanka Gandhi recently visited Assam and interacted with leaders at every level, from block presidents to district presidents and PCC office-bearers. He said the chairpersons of four key committees constituted in view of the state elections were called to New Delhi for one-on-one discussions with her to deliberate on the overall political situation and election strategy. Suggestions were sought…