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Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 17 announced that the seat-sharing arrangement within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections is nearly finalised. As per the understanding, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is expected to contest 26 seats, while the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) will contest 11 seats. The remaining constituencies will be contested by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters in New Delhi after a key meeting on election strategy, Sarma said discussions were held regarding alliance coordination among the BJP and its partners, along with deliberations on the party’s candidate list. He further…

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi is all set to contest the upcoming Assembly election from the Khowang seat in Dibrugarh district as the regional party announced its first list of candidates today.The party has fielded Dilip Barua from Bajali, and nominated former Union Minister Rajen Gohain from Barhampur.Similarly, Mainak Patra will contest from Dibrugarh, Bani Das from Morigaon, and Rejaul Karim Chowdhury from Binnakandi.Further, Pankaj Lochan Goswami will contest from Palashbari, and Jiban Chutia has been named the AJP candidate for Sarupathar. The list reflects AJP’s attempt to balance regional representation and grassroots leadership.Party leaders expressed confidence that…

The Assam BJP on Monday has hailed the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the Assembly elections in a single phase in the state on April 9, 2026.State BJP spokesperson Ranjib Kumar Sarmah stated that this decision of the Election Commission is a significant step towards preventing the malpractice of multiple voting by ‘Miya’ voters.‘Miya’ is a pejorative term used in Assam, targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims, often implying they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.“Generally, elections are conducted in multiple phases owing to concerns relating to law and order. However, the various measures undertaken by the double-engine government…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Guwahati today on a two-day Assam visit, during which he will attend an official function and address a rally of the BJP’s youth wing.Shah was received by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other senior officials at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.“I extend a warm welcome to Adarniya @AmitShah ji to the land of Maa Kamakhya. Adarniya Griha Mantri ji will dedicate various developmental projects and enthuse our Yuva Shakti with his words of wisdom,” Sarma said in a post on X.Shah will spend the night at the Kainadhara State Guest House…

More than 50 individuals declared as foreign nationals are likely to be “pushed back” to Bangladesh within the next month as part of an intensified drive by the Assam government to deport illegal immigrants. Authorities said that 12 illegal migrants from Bangladesh who were lodged in transit camps were pushed back on Thursday night. With this, more than 30 illegal migrants have been deported from Assam following a recent agreement with Bangladesh. Sources said the latest pushback operation was carried out through the Sutarkandi area in Karimganj district. Meanwhile, another 12 illegal migrants were reportedly shifted to a holding camp…

A special meeting regarding the upcoming Assam Assembly elections was held today in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress. The meeting was attended by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Chairperson of the Screening Committee for the Assam elections Priyanka Gandhi, and President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Gaurav Gogoi. Also present at the meeting were AICC Organisation General Secretary K. C. Venugopal, AICC General Secretary and Assam in-charge Jitendra Singh, co-incharge Prithviraj Prabhakar, along with Manoj Chauhan, Vikas Upadhyay, senior observers and members of the Central…

The 6th Adingiri Rashtriya Natya Utsav 2026 was officially flagged off on Friday at the scenic Adingiri Hills, transforming the picturesque landscape into a vibrant hub of theatre and cultural expression.The festival was formally inaugurated by Festival Committee president Durga Khatiwoda and noted social worker Binoy Kalita, marking the opening of this year’s edition.Organised by Abhigyanm, the three-day festival will continue till March 15, 2026 at Abhigyanm Natya Kshetra in Sankardev Nagar, Maligaon.Set against the natural beauty of the hills, the festival celebrates the growing concept of theatre tourism, offering audiences a unique experience where powerful stage performances blend seamlessly…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid foundation stones for various development works in Kokrajhar via video conferencing.The Prime Minister stated that due to inclement weather, he was unable to visit Kokrajhar in person and expressed his sincere apologies to the gathered citizens. PM Modi remarked that he was communicating from Guwahati.Modi noted that he bows to the great personalities of the land like Bodofa Upendranath Brahma and Roopnath Brahma. The Prime Minister observed that the massive turnout of people is a debt upon him which he intends to repay through dedicated service and regional development. PM Modi affirmed that "it…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13-14. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay foundation stones, perform Bhoomi Poojan and flag off multiple development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore in Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar.On March 13, at around 1:30 pm, the Prime Minister will perform Bhoomi Poojan, lay foundation stones and flag off projects worth over Rs 4,570 crore in Kokrajhar. Later in the day, at around 5 pm in Guwahati, PM Modi will perform Bhoomi Poojan, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation several development projects around Rs 19,480…

The Assam government’s decision to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta has triggered strong reactions from political leaders, civil society groups and members of the public across the state. Shehnaz Rasul, granddaughter of former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed and a lawyer at the Gauhati High Court, strongly opposed the move and warned that insulting the first Assamese President would not be tolerated under any circumstances. Rasul, a resident of Guwahati’s Lakhotokia area, said the decision to remove Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed’s name from the Barpeta medical college was completely wrong and described it as a “communal…