Assam CM says cancelled events to avoid clash with Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he has cancelled all his pre-decided programmes in the upper districts on January 18-19 to avoid a clash with Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and added that except for a particular community, other people will not go the event as they feel ashamed to go to Congress … Read more

This is not the time to hold rally: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay yatra

Guwahati: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said that this is not the time to hold rally as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi started Bharat Jodo Nyay yatra from Manipur on Sunday. Biren said last time when Rahul came there was trouble in Manipur however people are alert and there won’t be fresh trouble this time.When … Read more

No nod sought: CM Sarma on Congress charge that BJP govt trying to block Yatra in Assam

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government hasn’t been approached for necessary permission for Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Sarma told media persons here: “There is no harm in giving permission as the state government always welcomes tourists. However, rally cannot be allowed through school premises and Guwahati city. The … Read more

BJP forms panels to induct Netas, prepare for Lok Sabha election

New Delhi: The BJP has formed committees for handling various aspects of next Lok Sabha elections. Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupender Yadav and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma are on those panels, sources said. BJP president JP Nadda held meeting with party leaders and Union ministers at the extension building of the party headquarters … Read more

peace pact: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma outlines electoral criteria; says only residents of 200-300 years eligible for 106 assembly seats

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that following the delimitation and accord with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)only those who have been residing in Assam for the last 200 to 300 years will get elected from nearly 106 assembly seats out of 126 assembly constituencies. Sarma while talking to media persons said, “The … Read more