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Assam: AGP sets up panel on tie-ups, keeps options open

February 22, 2019 12:59 am

“The committee will finalise our election strategy, including an alliance,” Atul Bora, AGP president, told The Indian Express. AGP sources said the recommendation by the committee is expected by the first week of March.

Will decide ties with BJP after Citizenship bill gets passed in Rajya Sabha, says NPP

January 13, 2019 9:11 pm

After Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) severed its ties with the BJP over the passing of Citizenship Amending Bill in the Lok Sabha, speculations about NPP withdrawing its support from the BJP-led Northeast Democratic Alliance (NEDA) surfaced.

AGP threatens to quit alliance in Assam if Citizenship Bill passed

December 11, 2018 5:49 am

AGP spokesperson Manoj Saikia told The Indian Express that the party had joined the alliance only on the assurance that the government will work with commitment on implementation of the Assam Accord.

Assam elections 2016: In BJP’s rise, a ladder for ally AGP too

May 20, 2016 2:18 am

The original proponents of Assamese identity politics, some might find it ironic that the Asom Gana Parishad — a regional party born out of the Asom movement in the 1980s — made a comeback with help from the BJP.

AGP to form 8-party front to battle Cong, BJP

March 03, 2015 4:23 am

The decision was taken to fight the ‘anti-people’ and ‘anti-Assam’ policies adopted by the two parties, AGP said.

AGP plans to reach out to people for revival

October 13, 2014 2:17 am

The party, that won state Assembly elections within two months of its formation in 1985, will turn 29 on Tuesday.

Tie-up talks with BJP unsuccessful so far: Mahanta

March 05, 2014 3:38 am

AGP leader sacked for ‘mistake’ in casting vote

February 11, 2014 11:33 pm

He admitted the mistake but said AGP did not brief him on how to cast his vote.

Bangla border pact Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha despite protests

December 19, 2013 1:13 am

Introduction of Bill will ensure that it remains alive even after current Lok Sabha term expires.

Mahanta hits out at Cong,BJP

December 15, 2013 3:43 am

Rio added that regional parties in other Northeast states looked up to the AGP.