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Congress on Jinnah’s path, corruption its only guarantee: BJP heavyweights in AssamSubscriber Only
March 15, 2021 20:26 IST
Amit Shah, JP Nadda and Shivraj Singh Chouhan held several events in Assam, where they tore into the Congress for its ‘corruption’ and its tie-up with Badruddin Ajmal.
Mon, Mar 15, 2021
Each vote Ajmal gets will fill Assam with infiltrators: Amit ShahSubscriber Only
March 15, 2021 05:30 IST
UNION HOME Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lashed out against the Congress-AIUDF alliance in Assam, saying that each vote the alliance gets will lead to the state being “filled” with undocumented migrants.
Mon, Mar 15, 2021
‘Congress allying with outfits that wish to divide using religion’: Shah, Rajnath in AssamSubscriber Only
March 14, 2021 19:28 IST
Rajnath said that the BJP-led government has sealed a major portion of the India-Bangladesh border and installed electronic surveillance along the riverine stretch.
Sun, Mar 14, 2021
Assam polls: In first election since anti-CAA violence, issue finds little traction in stateSubscriber Only
March 14, 2021 04:33 IST
As Assam votes in the first of three phases on March 27 — its first election since the violent anti-CAA protests of December 2019 — the issue has found little traction so far. The Indian Express on what else matters this poll season.
Sun, Mar 14, 2021
Sarbananda Sonowal Interview: We are here to protect interests of people of Assam… they believe us. CAA will no way be an issue this election’Subscriber Only
March 12, 2021 12:45 IST
In an exclusive interview to The Indian Express, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal talks on a wide range of issues pertaining to his government and the upcoming assembly elections.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Scent and ascent: The AIUDF leader is the man to watch in Assam’s NRC-CAA politicsSubscriber Only
March 12, 2021 00:45 IST
BJP’s Target No. 1 in Assam and Cong’s new ally, Ajmal, who founded the AIUDF in 2005, is also a perfume baron, with a family business spread over 50 countries, and a three-time MP from Dhubri.
Fri, Mar 12, 2021
Assam: Sitting BJP MLA, known for provocative comments, denied ticket; says will quitSubscriber Only
March 10, 2021 19:36 IST
“I have been sidelined for speaking on Hindutva’s behalf. They have politically murdered me for being aggressive for Hindutva. The BJP of Atal ji and Advani ji is no longer there. It's a commercial party now,” Dev told reporters.
Thu, Mar 11, 2021
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta: The man who would be kingSubscriber Only
March 10, 2021 02:02 IST
While Mahanta has been unwell for some time, and sources close to him say campaigning may be an issue, he was clearly not ready to fade away.
Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Assam polls: Allies AJP and Raijor Dal in friendly fights in 9 seats so far; AGP and BJP in fourSubscriber Only
March 09, 2021 14:38 IST
Lack of agreement on seat-sharing and strategic decisions to defeat the BJP-led alliance is evident in several constituencies where both the Congress-led ‘grand alliance’ and the AJP-RD alliance have fielded candidates.
Tue, Mar 09, 2021
Assam elections: A party for Mr Himanta Biswa SarmaSubscriber Only
March 09, 2021 00:30 IST
Can the party that he almost single-handedly hauled to power in 2016 in Assam deny Himanta Biswa Sarma the prize he has long sought, in case of a win?
Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Assam elections: AIUDF releases first list, ‘friendly’ contest in 5 seatsSubscriber Only
March 08, 2021 03:04 IST
The AIUDF, which enjoys a large support base amongst the Bengali-origin Muslims of Assam, is in alliance with the Congress in the grand alliance for this election. The party holds 14 seats in the outgoing Assam Assembly.
Mon, Mar 08, 2021
Assam: Jailed activist Akhil Gogoi to contest polls from Sivasagar constituencySubscriber Only
March 06, 2021 17:23 IST
Akhil Gogoi (45) is a prominent peasants’ rights leader in Assam who is currently in jail for over a year now after being booked by the NIA on charges of sedition and those related to terrorism under provisions of the UAPA following his involvement in the anti-CAA protests in the state.
Sat, Mar 06, 2021
At least 15 crossed over from Myanmar into 3 Mizoram districtsSubscriber Only
March 06, 2021 03:28 IST
Senior bureaucrats in state capital Aizawl say that the government is awaiting directions from New Delhi and, meanwhile, have prepared an SOP on how to get the refugees registered.
Sat, Mar 06, 2021
Assam Elections 2021: BJP announces first list of 70 candidatesSubscriber Only
March 05, 2021 20:07 IST
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from Majuli and Jalukbari respectively, the constituencies they currently represent.
Sat, Mar 06, 2021
Explained: The significance of Akhil Gogoi’s letter to political parties of AssamSubscriber Only
March 04, 2021 19:09 IST
Akhil Gogoi’s letter about Badruddin Ajmal’s AIUDF has ruffled feathers in poll-bound Assam, with strong reactions coming in from different quarters.
Fri, Mar 05, 2021
Who is Akhil Gogoi; why is he important to Assam polls 2021Subscriber Only
March 04, 2021 14:29 IST
Akhil Gogoi leads the farmers' body Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and is now the president of a new regional political party, Raijor Dal, which roughly translates into "People’s Party".
Thu, Mar 04, 2021
In letter from prison, Akhil Gogoi calls AIUDF ‘communal’Subscriber Only
March 04, 2021 03:50 IST
Gogoi said when he talks about the opposition parties against the BJP, he is consciously keeping the AIUDF out. “We do not desire to take along a communal party with fundamentalist ideology to oppose a communal and fascist party,” he wrote.
Thu, Mar 04, 2021
Explained: The political significance of Assam’s tea garden workersSubscriber Only
March 03, 2021 17:59 IST
The tea tribe community — comprising 17 per cent of Assam's population — is a deciding factor in almost 40 assembly seats out of the 126. The community is spread over 800 tea gardens plus several unorganised small gardens of Assam — living mostly in residential quarters adjacent to gardens.
Thu, Mar 04, 2021
In Priyanka’s five Assam promises, law to nullify CAASubscriber Only
March 03, 2021 04:47 IST
“They have spoken about the CAA all across the country, but here in Assam, they did not have the courage to talk about CAA,” she said.
Wed, Mar 03, 2021
Recognise those who do nothing but make promises before elections: Priyanka GandhiSubscriber Only
March 02, 2021 02:41 IST
Launching a state-wide protest by the Congress against unemployment in Assam, Priyanka said a party which promised 2.5 million jobs in the state was not able to provide even 80,000 opportunities.
Tue, Mar 02, 2021
Explained: What is the significance of BPF joining Congress in Assam?Subscriber Only
March 01, 2021 19:10 IST
The move is speculated to be a big boost for the Congress because many believe the party can swing votes in favour of the alliance in the Bodoland Territorial Region, which is governed by the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and roughly translates into around 15 Assembly seats.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
BPF quits NDA in Assam; boost for CongressSubscriber Only
February 28, 2021 03:50 IST
The BJP has already said it will not have any alliance with BPF in the Assembly polls.
Sun, Feb 28, 2021
BJP looks to retain power but CAA could be sore point in AssamSubscriber Only
February 27, 2021 03:28 IST
The new parties too are vociferously campaigning against the CAA and about protecting the Assamese identity, while talking about strengthening the state's economy, amongst other issues.
Mon, Mar 01, 2021
Those who sit with Ajmal, can they stop infiltration: ShahSubscriber Only
February 26, 2021 05:04 IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said only a BJP-led government can make Assam free of corruption, protests and infiltrators, and promised to bring to an end the menace of heavy floods in the state every year.
Fri, Feb 26, 2021
Explained: The significance of militants’ surrender in Assam, and history of Karbi insurgencySubscriber Only
February 24, 2021 18:20 IST
Insurgency by Karbi — a major ethnic community of Assam — groups, dotted by several factions and splinters, has had a long history in Assam, marked by killings, ethnic violence, abductions and taxation since the late 1980s.
Thu, Feb 25, 2021Journalism of Courage
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