A political controversy has erupted in India following sharp exchanges between the Congress and BJP, after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma questioned "Who is Kharge," prompting the Congress to demand an apology.
Riniki Bhuyan, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma, has accused Gaurav Gogoi's wife of having bank links in Pakistan, escalating a dispute that includes allegations of passport and Dubai connections.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has intensified his attack on Gen Z candidate Kunki Choudhury amid a 'beef row,' which led to backlash during her rally in Guwahati.
An Iranian aggression against Kuwait targeted a power and water desalination plant, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage. Kuwaiti authorities confirmed the attack, with reports of Tehran also targeting other infrastructure.
Jayanta Baruah, a key figure for Himanta Sarma, has filed his nomination from the Nalbari constituency for the upcoming Assam election, alongside Congress candidate Ashok Kumar Sarma.
Himanta Sarma, accompanied by his family, filed his nomination from the Jalukbari constituency for the Assam assembly polls, seeking re-election for a sixth consecutive term.
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a former Congress rebel, is a polarizing figure, lauded for rebranding the state as a growth hub and combating infiltrators, while criticized for his combative rhetoric. Known affectionately as 'mama' by youth, Sarma's political acumen and social media presence are central to his strategy, even as he faces accusations of hate speech.
Himanta Sarma, leveraging political polarization, is reportedly focusing on cash incentives and infrastructure development as a game-changing strategy for upcoming elections.
The 'Miya-Muslims - a derogatory reference to Muslims seen as crossing over illegally from Bangladesh - have long been at the centre of political debates in the state.
Himanta Sarma criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for backing unverified claims, stating that Assam police would pursue those making allegations against his wife.
Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that the Congress party used fake documents with links to a Pakistani social media group to target his wife. His team reportedly found these links during internal research.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife will sue Congress leader Pawan Khera for alleging she holds multiple foreign passports and undisclosed Dubai properties, claims Sarma dismissed as fabricated.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced free LPG cylinders for Bihu and Durga Puja if the BJP returns to power, a promise that the Congress party claims violates the election code of conduct.
Asaduddin Owaisi has arrived in Assam to campaign for the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with the party hoping his efforts will regain minority support.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has made a significant poll promise in Assam, vowing 'bulldozer action' across 5 lakh bighas of land, while also launching an ideological attack on Congress president Gaurav Gogoi. An interview with Gaurav Gogoi further clarifies that the Assam election is framed as a contest between the Himanta Sarma-led Congress and Congress adhering to Tarun Gogoi's ideals.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, a BJP candidate for the Jalukbari constituency, has filed an affidavit showing that he and his wife possess assets worth Rs 35 crore.
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The BJP has finalized its seat-sharing plan for the Assam assembly elections, agreeing to contest 89 seats, while allies Asom Gana Parishad will field candidates in 26 constituencies and Bodoland People's Front in 11. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to address three rallies in April.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made it clear that he will not ask his son to join politics. The chief minister, also known as the BJP's strategist in the northeast, said his son is doing law and he expects him to do well in his field.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday ceremonially distributed appointment letters to newly selected Assam Civil Service (ACS) officers and other allied service candidates at the Damodardeva…
The Gauhati High Court on Thursday issued a notice to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in connection with a bunch of PILs, accusing him of giving "hate speech" and making "communal comments" against the the minority communities.
Congress's Pawan Khera challenged Himanta Sarma to swear on the Bhagavad Gita regarding allegations that Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds three passports and that the family has significant business interests in the United States.
A Congress delegation filed a complaint against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging undisclosed 'offshore assets' in his poll affidavit.
Himanta Sarma has responded to allegations from the Congress party that his wife holds three passports, highlighting six anomalies in their claims including mismatches in name, UAE ID, and nationality.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized 'Gen-Z' candidate Kunki Chowdhury's party, alleging she posted photos of consuming beef on Instagram and made remarks challenging Sanatan Dharma.
Gaurav Gogoi of the Congress party has criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma's 'politics of fear,' positioning the opposition alliance as an alternative focused on inclusive governance to 'create a new Assam'.
A Congress debutant is set to contest against Himanta Biswa Sarma in Jalukbari, one of Assam's most prestigious constituencies, which Sarma has held for nearly 25 years.
NDA constituent Asom Gana Parishad has nominated MLA Prodip Hazarika against Akhil Gogoi in the eastern Assam constituency; CM Himanta Sarma says a BJP candidate would be better placed to defeat Mr.
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The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in several states, with voting phases occurring in April. The upcoming polls are set against a backdrop of looming energy crisis concerns in the country.
A series of personal moments involving Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma are coming up as the BJP's Jana Ashirwad Yatra moves through various constituencies.