Sonakshi Sarkar

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has taken a clear step towards expanding its presence in Assam by releasing its first list of 17 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. The announcement signals the party’s intent to play a bigger role in the state’s political space.The list was prepared under the guidance of party chief Mamata Banerjee and includes candidates from different parts of Assam, covering Lower Assam, North Bank, Upper Assam and Barak Valley. The selection shows an effort to reach different communities and regions. In Lower Assam, the party has named Udangsri Narzary from Baokhungri, Mominur Islam from…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared a sharp rise in his family’s income in his latest election affidavit, with the combined earnings of him and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma increasing to Rs 35.16 crore in 2026 from Rs 17.27 crore in 2021.The affidavit was filed on March 20 as Sarma submitted his nomination as a BJP candidate from the Jalukbari constituency. The document gives a detailed picture of the assets, income, and liabilities of the Chief Minister and his family over the last five years.According to the affidavit, Sarma’s movable assets stand at Rs 2.36 crore in…

The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) has announced its first list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, officially entering the electoral race with nominees for 11 constituencies across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).The list was released on March 19 from the party headquarters in Kokrajhar and was signed by BPF president Hagrama Mohilary. The announcement covers several key constituencies where the party has traditionally maintained a strong presence. According to the list, Sabharam Basumatary has been fielded from Gossaigaon, while Rabiram Narzary will contest from Dotma (ST). Sewli Mohilary has been named as the party’s candidate for Kokrajhar (ST),…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared a video of Air India’s inaugural flight landing at the newly built Terminal 2 of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi (LGBI) International Airport, drawing attention on social media and highlighting a key development in the state’s aviation infrastructure.Posting the video on X, the Chief Minister said the moment reflected Assam’s identity and hospitality. He noted that the arrival of the flight was marked by elements of local culture, including language and traditional food. “Air India’s inaugural flight landed at the new terminal of LGBI Airport, where the hospitality reflected Assam’s culture, language, and the…

Amid shifting political developments in Assam, Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia has made it clear that he will not leave the Congress to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His statement comes soon after senior leader Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the Congress and joined the BJP. Reacting to the development, Saikia described Bordoloi’s exit as “unfortunate.” He said Bordoloi had been a senior leader who received respect and responsibility in the party over the years. According to Saikia, such a sudden decision raises questions about political commitment and ethics. Saikia also responded to remarks by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma,…

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has announced a statewide protest across Assam against the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices. The party said the price rise has put an extra burden on common people and accused the Centre of failing to control the cost of essential items. In a circular issued on March 18, APCC General Secretary Pradyut Bhuyan asked all District Congress Committees to hold peaceful protests on March 19. The demonstrations are planned in busy marketplaces and other public places so that more people can see and join the protest. The decision comes at a time when…

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has stepped up its preparations for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections by releasing its second list of candidates, naming six nominees for key constituencies across the state. The announcement was made on March 17, as the party continued its effort to build a wider presence in Assam. With this, AAP is trying to position itself as a serious contender by focusing on both urban and regional seats.In the second list, the party has fielded Ballav Patra from Dispur, one of the most important constituencies in the state as it houses the administrative capital. The choice…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the arrival of the first flight at the new Terminal 2 of Guwahati airport reflected the state’s culture, language, and traditional hospitality, as Air India and Air India Express began full operations from the new facility.The Chief Minister said the welcome extended to passengers showed the essence of Assam. He highlighted that guests were greeted with traditional elements such as narikolor laru and gamusa, giving them a glimpse of the state’s identity from the moment they arrived.The first Air India flight to land at Terminal 2 of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International…

With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) now in force ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, authorities have started removing political banners, posters and flags from public places across Guwahati.Teams from the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), along with local administration officials, carried out drives in different parts of the city on Monday. Political hoardings, party symbols and campaign materials were taken down from roadsides, electric poles and other public spaces.Officials said the action is being taken as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which aims to ensure a level playing field for all political parties during…