"himanta-biswa-sarma"

The clash between the two states place after Union Home Minister Amit Shah returned from Meghalaya by completing his two-day visit to the region during the weekend.

The chief minister emphasised that a right balance is needed to be struck between protecting the Assamese culture and fulfilling the historical duty.

Himanta Biswa selected for the role after a crucial meeting was chaired in Delhi by BJP chief JP Nadda on Sunday.

The AGP Legislature party which also held a meeting on Sunday announced that it would support the leader elected by the BJP Legislature Party.

Congress had approached the EC demanding action against Sarma for his threatening remark against Bodoland People's Front chief Hagrama Mohilary

The Assam finance minister claimed that while the AIUDF chief is doing something "alien to Assam's culture", he is trying to protect Assamese culture.

Gogoi, a three-time chief minister, breathed his last at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital at 5.34 pm