Assam
No change in number of constituencies in Assam after delimitation: CEC
The CEC added, "In connection with the ongoing delimitation exercise, we held discussions with political parties and other organisations in the last two days. We also met around 60 civil groups and organisations. In the delimitation exercise, we will do our best to take into account all of the political parties' and organisations' suggestions.
Arunachal-Assam 'progressing steadfastly' to resolve long-pending boundary issues: Khandu
He said that this is happening after signing of the Namsai Declaration. In a tweet, he said: "Following signing of the Namsai Declaration, we are progressing steadfastly in settling border issues with Assam for enduring peace. . Held a meeting with Regional Committees of Lower Dibang Valley, East Siang, Kamle, Papumpare.
Flying Amritpal's aides to Dibrugarh a joint excercise: Assam CM
Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while interacting with mediapersons in the national capital, said, "It is an exercise being carried out by the police forces of Assam and Punjab. Once when there was a crisis in Assam, we had sent a few arrested persons to Bhagalpur in Bihar. So I think it is absolutely normal, and I should not comment anything more on this."
'How will they get justice', asks Assam CM on Rahul's 'sexual harassment' victims remark
Interacting with the mediapersons here, Sarma said: "Has he not read the CRPC or the Indian Constitution which outline the fundamental duties of citizens? When a person has the knowledge of a crime that has taken place, it is his/her job to alert the police... otherwise, you will also become the culprit."
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in K'taka, visits Lingayat Mutt
Himanta Biswa, who is in Karnataka to participate in the Vijay Sankalp Rath Yatra in Koppal, visited the famous local Gavi Siddeshwar Mutt and sought blessings of Gavisiddeshwar seer. Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister stated that he got the blessings of the seer after visiting the mutt. "I will not speak of politics standing.
'Politics on Jyotirlinga cost Uddhav party symbol': Assam CM
Sarma said that Uddhav Thakeray might have lost the party symbol for bringing God into a political controversy. Earlier, the Assam government claimed that the Dakini Hill is the site of the sixth Jyotirlinga, which irked the Maharashtra Opposition, including Uddhav Thackrey's Shiv Sena and other parties.
Left historians neglected Netaji's contributions to freedom struggle: Assam CM
While speaking at a function held celebrate Bose's birth anniversary on Monday in Guwahati, Sarma said that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a personality symbolised patriotism and nationalism of the highest order and that his contributions towards the nation's freedom struggle were immense and incomparable.
KLO chief's return to mainstream is big news: Assam CM
Speaking to mediapersons in Delhi, Sarma said, "He (Jiban Singha) has joined the mainstream a few days back... Let him take rest for some time then he will start discussions with the government." Singha, along with nine members of his outfit, surrendered before the security forces in the Longwa region in Nagaland's Mon district last Friday. He is expected to join the peace talks with the Central government soon.
BJP sets stage for big Assam push by merging districts, altering boundaries
In the golden era of Congress in the state, Roy was a very powerful leader. He had a close relationship with the former Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi. It is widely believed that he has very good equations with Himanta Biswa Sarma too. Though many in the BJP objected to Roy's inclusion in the party in 2019, people foresee that he could join due to Sarma's backing.
Eviction drives will not stop in Assam, says CM Sarma
The Chief Minister said that the government will look into it and will initiate actions if any unlawful things were done by the officers. "But this does not mean that the eviction will stop. Wherever any illegal encroachment is found, we will do an eviction. This government is not here to sit idle. For 365 days up to five years, we will continue our work," he added.
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