Political - The Purbottar

01 Dec

Koch-Rajbongshi Organisations Protest the ST Panel Report and the Disparities in the Election Roll Revision

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) faced a significant crisis as Koch Rajbongshi leaders resigned en masse due to the party's inaction on their long-standing demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. This decision was made during a meeting in Chirang district, where members expressed disappointment over the party's lack of a clear stance on the issue. Leaders from prominent Koch Rajbongshi organizations, including the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation and the All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union, supported the resignations, stating the party president's recent comments were insufficient. They called for the government to address the ST status demand without delay, especially in…

21 Nov

Bodo Groups Demand Time-Bound Implementation of the Bodo Accord and Passage of the 125th Amendment Bill by Holding a Sit-In at Jantar Mantar

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Three major Bodo organisations—the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), the United Boro People’s Organization (UBPO) and the Ex-NDFB Welfare Association—staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar on Thursday, demanding urgent, time-bound implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord signed in 2020 and immediate passage of the 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2019.The demonstration followed a national seminar held on Wednesday at the Constitution Club, which was attended by leaders from ten Sixth Schedule councils across Northeast India. The organisations accused the government of delaying key commitments made under the Accord, despite repeated assurances at multiple high-level meetings over the past five years.ABSU…

18 Sep

Modi Replies to Gates’ Birthday Note, Emphasizes India’s Role in Global Progress

editorBusiness, International, National, Political

Thank you for your kind greetings, Bill Gates. "India looks forward to collaborating to create a sustainable and promising future for future generations," Prime Minister Modi said. As Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates wished PM Modi a happy 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted on Thursday with thanks, emphasizing the necessity of working together to create a sustainable future for future generations. "Thank you for your nice greeting, @BillGates. India looks forward to collaborating to create a sustainable and prosperous future for future generations," PM Modi wrote in a post on X. In his greeting on Wednesday, Gates…

10 Feb

NE CMs, leaders thanked PM, BJP leaders for vanquishing AAP in Delhi polls

editorNorth East, Political

Chief Ministers and BJP leaders of several northeastern states on Saturday expressed their profound happiness over the party’s scintillating victory in the Delhi Assembly polls and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central leaders for defeating the AAP government. The BJP leaders and Chief Ministers of northeastern states claimed that the people of the national capital “liberated Delhi by uprooting ‘Aapda’ government”. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the BJP victory as “Modi’s Delhi”. In a post on X, Sarma said: “This immense blessing of the people was received due to the successful leadership of the respected Prime…

20 Dec

Amit Shah attended the SSB Raising Day celebration in Siliguri, Bengal

Banasree SarkarPolitical, Siliguriamit shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet with high-level officials in Siliguri, West Bengal, on Friday and participate in the Raising Day celebrations at the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Frontier Headquarters. At the Bagdogra Airport in the northern region of the state, Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar welcomed Shah upon his arrival on Thursday evening. According to sources, the Union home minister's Friday program starts at 11 AM with his attendance at the Raising Day festivities at the parade ground of the SSB Frontier Headquarters in Siliguri. According to them, there will be a parade and…

16 Dec

Sikkim CM reaffirms push for ST status for 12 excluded communities

Priyanka BhowmickLifestyle, Political

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has reiterated his government's commitment to securing Scheduled Tribe (ST) recognition for 12 left-out Sikkimese communities, emphasizing its importance for equity and inclusivity. Addressing the inaugural meeting of the Sikkim State High-Level Committee, CM Tamang stressed the urgency of resolving this long-standing issue as the state prepares to celebrate its 50th year of statehood in 2025. Expressing gratitude to the committee led by Chairman B.V. Sharma and Vice Chairman Mahendra P. Lama, Tamang acknowledged the excluded communities' contributions to Sikkim's cultural and social heritage. “These communities have been integral to our society, yet they…

13 Sep

Tragic clash in Sonapur, 2 dead and several injured

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

A violent clash during an eviction drive in Sonapur led to the tragic death of two individuals and left at least 15 police officers, including a magistrate and a revenue circle officer, injured on Thursday, September 12. The confrontation occurred during a government operation aimed at reclaiming 200 bighas of disputed land in Kachutoli, allegedly occupied by encroachers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of provoking the unrest, stating that the eviction drive was proceeding peacefully until Congress members intervened. “The situation was under control until Congress escalated tensions. Armed with lathis and bamboo sticks, the crowd attacked our…

03 Sep

Abhiruchi Sports Day: A tribute to Assam’s sports icons

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitated the winners of the State Sports Awards on the occasion of Abhiruchi Sports Day, a celebration marking the birthday of Assam's first Arjuna awardee, Bhogeswar Baruah. The award recipients included Bornil Akash Changmai, a badminton player; Krishna Das, a para swimmer; Abhishek B. Gogoi, a special athlete in cycling; Rajib Dey, a physical training instructor at IIT Guwahati; Kalyan Barman, a physical instructor at Nalbari District Sports Office; Anup Konwar, a weightlifting coach at Sivasagar District Sports Office; and Uttam Handique, an athletics coach at Tinsukia District Sports Office. Abhiruchi Sports Day, celebrated…

29 Aug

FIR filed against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for promoting enmity

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, supported by a coalition of opposition parties, has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The complaint, filed at Dispur Police Station on Wednesday, accuses Sarma of fostering communal discord and promoting enmity between different religious and racial communities.The opposition alliance includes the Assam Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, CPI, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United), Trinamool Congress, and CPI(ML). The coalition alleges that Sarma’s recent statements and actions have exacerbated communal tensions in the state. According to the FIR, Sarma has…

28 Aug

Opposition urges president and Governor to act against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The opposition in Assam has escalated its demands for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s removal, urging President Droupadi Murmu and Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to take action against him for allegedly making 'communal and unconstitutional' statements. In an emergency meeting held on August 27, the United Opposition Forum Assam (UOFA), a coalition of 18 parties aligned with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), resolved to press for Sarma’s dismissal. The UOFA also plans to file a police complaint against the Chief Minister, accusing him of inciting communal tensions. Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah criticized Sarma’s recent remarks, stating,…