Guwahati, March 18 (IANS) The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on Tuesday expelled Mankachar MLA Aminul Islam from the party for six years over allegations of anti-party activities, while the legislators also sent a resignation letter to the party chief Badruddin Ajamal in a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections. Party leaders said Islam, who also served as a vice-president of the AIUDF, was earlier suspended following complaints that he had been en…
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Guwahati, March 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday defended the state cabinet’s decision to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital, saying the move was taken to maintain uniformity in the naming pattern of government medical colleges across the state. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said most state-run medical colleges in Assam are named after their geographical locations, and the decision was made to bring the Barpeta institution in line wi…
Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on Monday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, naming nominees for nine constituencies across the state. The list was released in a circular issued by AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal. According to the list, Aminul Islam has been nominated from the Rupahihat Assembly constituency, while Rafiqul Islam will contest from Manida. Minakshi Rahman has been fielded from Paka Betbari…
Guwahati, March 6 (IANS) Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi on Friday accused the BJP of using the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) as its “political oxygen” in Assam, alleging that the ruling party depends on the regional outfit to sustain its political narrative ahead of elections.Speaking at a press conference of opposition parties discussing unity and electoral strategy, Gogoi claimed that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma repeatedly invokes the AIUDF to polarise voters.“The Chief…
Guwahati, March 6 (IANS) The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) is facing renewed internal turbulence in Assam following the resignation of another party MLA Zakir Hussain Laskar, who represents the Hailakandi Assembly constituency. Laskar announced on Friday that he has stepped down from the party, adding to the political uncertainty surrounding the AIUDF ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle in the state.However, the legislator has not publicly specified the reasons behind his decision …
Guwahati, March 5 (IANS) Badruddin Ajmal-led opposition party All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) in Assam on Thursday suffered a jolt as its MLA from Southern Assam’s Cachar district, Karim Uddin Barbhuiya, resigned ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. In a statement shared on social media, Barbhuiya said the decision was taken after holding consultations with people from different sections of society.“Today I have decided to leave the AIUDF. I have taken this decisi…
Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on Thursday alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been mounting sustained verbal attacks against him ever since he defeated AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal by a huge margin in the Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency in the last parliamentary elections. Speaking to reporters here, Hussain claimed that the political hostility began immediately after his victory over Ajmal by nearly 10 lakh votes. He said his relationship with Sarma had …
Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA, Rafiqul Islam, on Tuesday criticised both the BJP and the Congress, alleging that the ruling party thrives on polarisation while the Congress has failed to emerge as a credible Opposition force in Assam. He stated that instead of fighting the BJP, the Congress is primarily targeting AIUDF, which helps the ruling party.Speaking to IANS, Islam accused the BJP of promoting communalism and failing to live up to its promise of inc…
Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) AIUDF chief and former Dhubri MP Badruddin Ajmal on Monday made a series of sharp political remarks, asserting his confidence ahead of the upcoming elections while taking digs at the BJP and the Congress over leadership and alliance dynamics in Assam. Speaking to reporters here, Ajmal said he remains politically resilient despite sustained attacks. “I am a tiger and will remain a tiger. Even if I die, I will die as a tiger,” he said, projecting confidence in hi…
Guwahati, Feb 17 (IANS) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLAs on Tuesday staged a walkout from the Assam Assembly on the second day of the Budget Session after their notice for an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on alleged “harassment” of Miya Muslims was not taken up. The party later held a protest outside the Assembly premises. Speaking to mediapersons, AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of repeatedly targeting the minority community through what…