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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…

An armed group of robbers looted jewellery worth crores of rupees from a showroom in Barpeta Road of Assam todayPolice said a gang of five robbers barged into Senco Gold & Diamonds showroom, located in the heart of the town, posing as customers. The accused were reportedly armed with pistols and held 9-10 employees at gunpoint and tied their hands with ropes.The robbers allegedly threatened the staff with dire consequences and carried out the loot for nearly half an hour. They are also said to have assaulted some employees and damaged the CCTV cameras before fleeing the scene with gold…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, today launched Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP–II), at a cost of Rs 6,839 crore, in Nathanpur village of Assam's Cachar district.On this occasion, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Union Home Secretary and several other dignitaries were present.In his address, Shah stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken an initiative and made an effort to provide similar facilities in all villages of the Barak Valley and the border districts of Assam, like other villages across India, through the Vibrant Villages- II programme being launched today.He said that there was a time when border villages…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said the new terminal of the Guwahati airport will commence operations from February 22.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the new terminal of the Lokpriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) on December 20.''From an open space to a world-class gateway in just a few years. This transformation reflects a clear vision for a more connected and confident Assam,'' Sarma said in a post on X.''Inaugurated by Adarniya Shri @narendramodi ji, the @GuwahatiAirport opens its doors to the world from Feb 22,'' he said.Domestic and international flights are likely to operate from the new…

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday chaired a series of meetings at the Assam Legislative Assembly with representatives from 28 organisations from the Bodo community residing outside Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).The deliberations between the chief minister and the Bodo groups focused on the welfare, aspirations and key issues of Bodo communities living outside Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), including those in Rabha Hasong and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council areas.Official sources said the discussions, which the government claims to be another reaffirmation its commitment to inclusive, equitable and holistic development, emphasised the significance of the government’s engagement in the affairs…

The Assam BJP today alleged that a radical Islamic leader from Uttar Pradesh is accompanying Priyanka Gandhi during her Assam tour.Addressing a press conference today at the State BJP Headquarter in Guwahati, BJP spokesperson Kamal Kumar Medhi made explosive remarks regarding Imran Masood, who has been assigned responsibility as a member of the Congress Screening Committee for Assam.Medhi declared that for the forthcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections, Congress has conferred responsibility upon a radical Islamic leader from Uttar Pradesh. As a member of the Screening Committee for Assam, Congress has entrusted Imran Masood, notorious in Uttar Pradesh for fomenting religious…

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today released a 20-point 'charge sheet' against the BJP-led government in Assam, accusing the state administration of indulging in corruption and using its machinery to instil fear among minorities.The 'charge sheet' was released in Guwahati ahead of the assembly elections.  The Congress alleged that the BJP government failed to keep its assurances of granting ST status to six indigenous communities and increasing the daily wage of tea garden workers to Rs 351 during its decade-long regime.The Congress also charged the BJP-led government with "rampant corruption".The party accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his close ministers…

Addressing the media, Gaurav Gogoi, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, said the screening process for candidates is being expedited and, after consultations with the central leadership, the first phase of the Congress candidates’ list is likely by the end of February. He asserted that the Congress is ahead in election preparations and confirmed that alliances with like-minded opposition parties are certain, claiming that parties aligning with Congress grow stronger while those aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party weaken, citing Asom Gana Parishad and United People's Party Liberal as examples. Responding to speculation about Bhupen Bora joining the BJP,…