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Assam delimitation proposal: an erosion of representation

The proposed exercise is allegedly based on communal lines of segregation, rather than on logical geographic boundaries of the State. The plan, which also involves reservations, may reduce the possibility of Muslims being elected, diminishing the existing political power of the minority community

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Assam Chief Minister slams former Congress leaders amid northeast unrest

Former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed had practically fled Tezpur, where he was sent by Nehru to meet locals in 1962, amid fears of a Chinese assault, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 8, 2023. Dr. Sarma also took a swipe at former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for…

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Congress’ wrong policies led to Manipur conflict: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma blamed the Congress and its policies of the past for the conflicts in Manipur and elsewhere in the northeast

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Independence Day celebrations to kickstart in Assam from August 8: Himanta

Assam CM Sarma announces August 8 to 14 celebrations to mark Independence Day: village-level programmes, granite plaques, 75 saplings, special march, tricolour hoisting, soil pots to Delhi for memorial

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Assam CM gets panel report on ending polygamy

The Chief Minister said the move was aimed at creating a positive ecosystem for women’s empowerment.

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Assam STF cracks down on illegal Rohingya immigrants, arrests 8 persons

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police has apprehended 8 people including two Bangladeshi nationals from Tripura for helping illegal Rohingya immigrants enter India by using fake documents. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Om Birla inaugurates new Assam Assembly building

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the newly inaugurated building of the Assam State Legislative Assembly was a wonderful synthesis of Assamese modernity and heritage and culture. Om Birla inaugurated the new building of the Assam Legislative Assembly in the presence of State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and…

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"Why is the BJP afraid of the opposition’s alliance?" Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal slams Assam CM Sarma

Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal on Thursday slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over their comparison of Opposition's INDIA alliance with East India Company and the Indian Mujahideen and said that the people of the country know who is the enemy of Bharat or India. Read further on Dynamite…

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Assam CM Himanta promises fast justice in triple murder case

Assam CM Sarma appealed to young women to remain rooted in their culture and family values and said the triple murder case should be seen in the larger contest of sinister designs of certain elements.

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Congress slams Assam CM for deflecting discussion on Manipur

Assam CM Sarma accused of deflecting Manipur discussion; Congress, AJP criticize BJP's arrogance. CM Sarma a "master in manipulation" who deflects matters; BJP's reaction to INDIA's birth "arrogance of disrespecting INDIA". INDIA will win in 2024, hate will lose.

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Manipur situation was worse during UPA rule, says Assam CM

Under Congress rule, Manipur experienced long highway blockades, petrol and LPG prices skyrocketed and 991 civilians and security personnel were killed, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claims

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No filter, no problem: Himanta Biswa Sarma’s journey as BJP’s loudmouth leader

In a country populated by politicians and hopefuls battling it out for party tickets, staying relevant is a life skill. This is a lesson that Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clearly taken to heart.

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Complaints lodged against Assam CM for hate speech

Assam CM Sarma accused of hate speech against Bengali-speaking Muslims; several police complaints lodged. Assam's Rajya Sabha MP, Asom Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad, CPI(M) & TMC file complaints against Sarma & Ajmal for hate speech.

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Assam Opposition parties criticise CM’s ‘Miya’ remark

War of words between political opponents in Guwahati over spiralling veggie prices. CM blames 'Miyas', Opposition parties accuse BJP & AIUDF of communal politics. AIUDF chief says 'Miyas' hurt by CM's comment. Congress, Raijor Dal & AAP allege BJP using communal politics to hide failures. CM urges Assamese to start…

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Bhutan releasing excess water from Kurichu dam; Assam districts on alert: Himanta

Excess water from Kurichu dam in Bhutan is being released since Friday morning and the district administrations in downstream areas of Assam have been put on alert for possible flooding, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. With an improvement in the weather conditions in the upstream neighbouring country since Thursday,…

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Assam: Thousands affected by floods in Bongaigaon; Several houses washed away

The locals fear that the flood situation in the area will become worse after the Kurichu dam authority of Bhutan started releasing excess water on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Opposition to Assam delimitation proposal grows

A civil society group in Assam’s Brahmaputra Valley has criticised the draft delimitation proposal, while criticising CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for “bigoted” remarks related to the redrawing and renaming of the constituencies.

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Assam sheltering Bengal poll-violence displaced: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said over 100 people from West Bengal have taken shelter in the State, fearing for their lives because of the panchayat election violence back home.

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Chidambaram slams Himanta, says it will help if Assam CM didn’t ‘poke his nose’ into Manipur

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday took a swipe at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks on Manipur and said that it would help if the BJP leader does not “poke his nose” into the conflict and stayed away.

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Manipur situation will improve in 7-10 days, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 1 said the situation in neighbouring Manipur will improve within 7-10 days, with the State and Central Governments working ‘silently’ to restore peace.

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Akhil Gogoi apologises to Barack Obama for Assam CM’s ‘slur’

Activist-turned-MLA Akhil Gogoi has apologised to former U. S. President Barack Obama for a “racist” comment made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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Opposition parties slam Assam Chief Minister’s “Hussain Obama” comment

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s tweet targeting former U.S. President Barack Obama not only made international headlines but also drew sharp rebuke from Opposition parties, with some of them calling it Islamophobia.

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Morning Digest | Google announces global fintech operation centre in Gujarat; ‘We stand together to fight BJP in 2024’, says Opposition in Patna, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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There are many ‘Hussain Obamas’ to be taken care of in India, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in cryptic tweet

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has caused a stir on Twitter for saying that India has many “Hussain Obama” to “take care of” in response to a question of whether the Assam Police would arrest former U.S. President Barack Obama.

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Manipur violence | Amit Shah calls all-party meeting on June 24

Nearly 50 days after ethnic violence erupted in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened an all-party meeting on June 24 to discuss the situation in the State.

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