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More than 6.1 crore voters across Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry will cast their votes in single-phase Assembly elections. Assam sees BJP aiming for a third consecutive term, while Kerala’s CPI(M)-led LDF seeks to extend its historic break from alternating power with UDF.
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Congress faces criticism after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy targeted Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan while remaining silent on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Observers say the party’s selective aggression raises concerns about internal discipline and opposition unity.
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A political row erupted in Assam after Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s family over alleged foreign assets. Riniki Bhuyan Sarma denied the claims and countered with questions, escalating tensions ahead of elections
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Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi have accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife of holding undisclosed foreign assets and multiple passports, demanding affidavits and an SIT probe.
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Rahul Gandhi, addressing rallies in Assam, compared Congress ideology to Zubeen Garg’s message of unity, attacked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over corruption allegations, and claimed the BJP government is promoting division ahead of the state elections
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The Congress accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of concealing details about his wife’s passports and overseas assets, while Sarma rejected the claims as fabricated and announced legal action, intensifying the political battle ahead of elections
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed allegations by Congress leader Pawan Khera, calling related documents fabricated and manipulated, while highlighting inconsistencies. Khera had alleged undisclosed foreign assets and multiple passports linked to Sarma’s family
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing rallies in Assam’s Dhekiajuli and Tihu, said infiltration has been curbed but not eliminated, stressing that every illegal immigrant must be deported within five years. He announced plans to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state, citing the anti-polygamy bill already passed.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the BJP’s Assam campaign with a roadshow in Guwahati, asserting the NDA will secure over 90 seats in the upcoming assembly polls.
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The BJP and Congress face off directly in Assam ahead of upcoming elections, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma strengthening the BJP’s position through governance record, organisational strength and delimitation changes, while the Opposition struggles with internal challenges
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Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the BJP a day after quitting the party, citing humiliation. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said more leaders would follow, as political shifts continue ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections
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Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned citing humiliation and internal issues in Assam unit. He expressed emotional distress and alienation. Sources suggest he may join Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Assembly polls, dealing a setback to Congress
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Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP in Guwahati in the presence of state leaders. Several Congress workers also switched sides. Borah said he was hurt by the Congress leadership’s response to his resignation
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Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP in Guwahati in the presence of state president Dilip Saikia. Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier announced his switch ahead of upcoming Assembly elections
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The Supreme Court declined to hear petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged remarks and a controversial video. The court asked petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court and cautioned against bypassing lower courts
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack on its seventh anniversary. Leaders remembered the sacrifice of 40 CRPF personnel and reaffirmed India’s resolve against terrorism
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Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of inciting genocide against Muslims through a deleted video and hate speeches. He urged police to take suo motu action and also addressed allegations about his family’s links to Pakistan
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, his wife and a Pakistani national had deeper links and violated FCRA norms. Gogoi dismissed the claims as baseless and politically motivated
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Clashes erupted in Assam’s Kokrajhar between Bodos and Adivasis, a day after mob violence left one dead. The Rapid Action Force was deployed, and internet/mobile data services were suspended in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts as authorities sought to restore order
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the clearing of 1,732.5 acres of reserve forest land in Hojai district from encroachments. The government has reclaimed over 47,850 acres since 2021, emphasizing zero tolerance for illegal settlements, particularly targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims
