Himanta Sarma responds, Assam Congress chief to join BJP in 2025

Himanta Sarma says he has prepared two constituencies for state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah Tezpur: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah will join the saffron party early next year. However, Mr Bora on Tuesday dismissed the chief minister’s claims and said Mr Sarma was playing … Read more

‘There will be no Congress in Assam by 2026’: Himanta Biswa Sarma

More good leaders will continue to join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls, he says (File) Biswanath (Assam): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s future is “dark”, adding, By 2026, the state will no longer have this great old party. “A vote for Congress means a vote … Read more

Himanta Biswa Sarma attacks opposition alliance

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while taking a jibe at the INDI alliance, said the alliance was intact, not on earth but on the moon and sun. His statement comes after the Congress party recently said that the Indian bloc will cross the half-mark of 272 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. … Read more

Arvind Kejriwal ignores summons, ‘invitation’ to arrest him: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 (file photo) Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday raised questions over Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in the GST policy case scoffed, saying ignoring multiple subpoenas was like inviting yourself to be arrested. He added that Mr Kejriwal’s arrest could have … Read more

‘If we call, they will join’: Himanta Sarma sends cross warning to Congress

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (file photo). Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has put the Congress on its toes even before the Lok Sabha election results are announced, warning his former party that several politicians in the state will Not all) The winning candidate will soon jump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s … Read more

Himanta Biswa Sarma says 3 to 6 lakh people in Assam will apply for citizenship under CAA

Himanta Biswa Sarma says 3 to 6 lakh people in Assam will apply for citizenship under CAA Guwahati: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the recently announced Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) has become a major political issue in Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at least 500,000 Bengali Hindus, 200,000 indigenous Assamese and 150,000 … Read more

The process of unlocking biometrics can start with Citizenship Act CAA implementation: Himanta Sarma

He admits biometric blockade poses problems in getting ration cards (document) Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that with the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, the situation has become clear and can begin Process to unlock biometric information frozen during the update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). … Read more

Himanta Sarma warns MPs of legal action over poll bonding allegations

MPs hit back at the First Minister saying he would welcome any move to prosecute him. Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday threatened legal action against Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi for his social media Posts in the media accused the BJP of corruption through electoral bonds. The Congress MP from Nagaon shared … Read more

Himanta Sarma’s large-scale solar infrastructure and green energy boost Assam

The Assam government plans to promote such initiatives in several wetlands. Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced plans to strengthen solar infrastructure in the state. Mr Sarma said solar energy was a key sector in India’s quest to become a global green energy powerhouse. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized on … Read more

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor factory in Assam

Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor facilities. Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of a Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Assam’s Morigaon district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who attended the event at the Jagiroad facility, said today is a milestone for Assam and … Read more