Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Tuesday that Muslims in India should develop their independent political leadership to become citizens with rights, instead of being mere voters for “so-called secular parties”.Reacting to the results of the Assembly elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam, the Hyderabad MP told media persons here that the “so-called secular parties” have failed to stop the BJP.“I want to reiterate that Muslims should try to create their o…
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Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) As counting of votes continued in Assam, state Minister Ashok Singhal on Monday said the BJP is set to sweep the Assembly elections with a massive mandate, adding that such a verdict comes with “great responsibility”.Speaking to reporters, Singhal said the people have voted decisively for development and expressed confidence that the new government will move swiftly to fulfil the promises made in its poll manifesto.He noted that voters are now focused on delivery and e…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) With counting of votes underway in Assam, state Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Monday said the trends indicate a decisive victory for the BJP-led NDA, asserting that the electorate has backed the alliance’s development agenda. According to early trends, the BJP and its allies have crossed the 100-mark in the 126-member Assembly, with the NDA leading in 101 seats, while the Congress-led opposition alliance is ahead in 24 constituencies.Speaking to reporters, Pegu took a…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Monday said the BJP was heading towards forming the government as early counting trends show the party advancing to the majority mark. Speaking to the media at a counting centre in Morigaon, Hazarika said the initial leads reflect the outcome of the continuous development work of the double-engine government of the BJP, which is led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the state.He expressed confidence that the BJP would return to powe…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) As vote counting is underway for the Assembly elections across four states and Puducherry, BJP leaders have expressed confidence in the party’s performance, particularly in Assam, where early trends and initial reactions suggest an advantage for the ruling party.BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav said, “In Assam, the BJP government is going to be formed again, and in other states as well, it seems that people want change.”Another party leader, Charu Pragya, echoed similar …
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Amid a slew of pollsters projecting electoral outcomes in four states — Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala –and one Union Territory, Puducherry, an independent agency, Shining India Survey, has predicted a landslide victory for the BJP in Assam and a potential upset for the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala.Shining India Survey, though not widely known, claims to have accurately gauged public sentiment in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, …
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to sweep the high-stakes electoral battle in Assam and return to power with a thumping majority for a second consecutive term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, said a number of Exit Polls on Wednesday. A couple of pollsters have predicted a decisive and one-sided victory for the BJP, with the latter expected to win 85-100 seats in the 126-member Assembly while the Congress is seen struggling to hold its ground, projected …
Jalukbari, April 9 (IANS) As the Assembly elections are underway, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed confidence that people will come out in large numbers to vote for the development of the state. Speaking exclusively to IANS, CM Sarma said, “Today is election day in Assam. The weather is very good, and I believe that people will come out and vote in large numbers for the development of Assam.”Meanwhile, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also expressed optimism ab…
Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Initial polling trends indicate a steady voter turnout across key regions as voting progressed on Thursday across 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam. According to data recorded till 11.00 a.m., Assam reported an approximate voter turnout rate (VTR) of 38.92 per cent, reflecting moderate participation in the early hours of polling.Election officials noted that queues were visible in several constituencies, particularly in rural pockets, suggesting a gradual increase in …
Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Jalukbari, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday visited the revered Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to offer prayers.The visit comes on the day of voting for the high-stakes Assam Assembly elections, as CM Sarma sought divine blessings before the polling process began.Accompanied by his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, the Chief Minister performed rituals at the temple and interacted briefly with priests.The Kamakhya Temple, situated at…