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Amid intensified election campaigns by the ruling BJP and the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, held rallies in Assam's Biswanath, Golaghat, and Kamalpur. He accused the BJP government and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption, labeling Sarma as the "most corrupt chief minister in India." Gandhi claimed that a Congress victory would lead to Sarma's imprisonment and denounced divisive politics in Assam, emphasizing the state's legacy of love and unity promoted by its leaders. Challenging Sarma's credibility, Gandhi metaphorically compared him to a deer frightened of a lion, suggesting that Sarma issues erratic…

Congress has accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma of holding passports from the UAE, Egypt, and Antigua and Barbuda, along with undisclosed assets in the UAE and the U.S. During a press conference, Congress leader Pawan Khera called for an investigation, arguing that this could violate Indian law. He further alleged that Sarma's family has financial connections to shell companies in Wyoming, suggesting these were used to conceal wealth. Khera demanded explanations regarding Sarma's wealth, which he claimed amounts to 52,000 crore rupees, and insisted Sarma should be imprisoned. In response, Sarma dismissed…

The commissioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Candidate Set for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly in 2026 has been successfully completed in all 126 Assembly Constituencies across the state. This crucial exercise took place between March 31 and April 4, 2026, at locations designated by the District Election Officers. To ensure complete transparency, the process involved the presence of contesting candidates or their authorized representatives. The commissioning was supported by authorized engineers and technical personnel from Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL), who played a vital role in guaranteeing the accuracy, reliability, and proper configuration of…

Parakala Prabhakar, a political economist and spouse of Nirmala Sitharaman, has publicly endorsed Kunki Chowdhury, the Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate for the 36 Guwahati Central constituency. In a video message to voters, he emphasized the local and national importance of the upcoming elections in Guwahati Central, suggesting that the results could have lasting implications for India. Prabhakar pointed out the interconnectedness of India's political landscape, where electoral outcomes in Assam could impact regions such as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He expressed concern that core constitutional values—secularism, democracy, tolerance, social justice, equality, and fraternity—are under threat, emphasizing the need for…

Around 100,000 LPG cylinders are being supplied daily in Assam, according to a Press Information Bureau release. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) including IndianOil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum are prioritizing household LPG supply, ensuring a stable and adequate flow despite global energy market fluctuations. Currently, approximately 80% of LPG refill bookings are made digitally, enhancing delivery efficiency. To combat black marketing and hoarding, over 700 inspections of LPG distributors have been conducted by Indian Oil in coordination with the Assam Government, leading to actions against around 18 distributors. Across India, about 2.8 million LPG cylinders are delivered daily, with extensive…

Foreign delegations from various election management bodies will visit Assam for two days from April 8 in connection with the forthcoming assembly polls in the state.The visiting team will comprise representatives from several countries, including Angola, Bhutan, Egypt, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Benin, and Croatia, an official release said on Saturday.Elections to the 126-member Assam assembly will be held on April 9. Votes will be counted on May 4.The initiative under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) aims to provide an opportunity to observers from abroad to witness and understand India's electoral processes first-hand, it said.On April 8, the delegates…

Assam football legend Gilberton Sangma passed away at the age of 70 on Friday morning at his Kahilipara residence in Guwahati. Recognized as one of the finest footballers from Assam, Sangma dedicated his entire domestic career to representing Assam and Assam Police. A significant highlight of his career was in 1981 when he scored the winning goal that led Assam Police to victory in the Bordoloi Trophy against Dempo SC. His death has drawn condolences from prominent figures, including Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, both acknowledging his immense contributions to Indian football and his inspirational…