Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) President Lurinjyoti Gogoi said on Wednesday that the party has begun an extensive review of its poor performance in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections and is preparing a long-term strategy to strengthen its organisational base and nationalist politics in the state. Speaking to reporters after a series of internal meetings, Gogoi added that the regional party had carried out a detailed assessment of the election results, including …
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Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Former Union Minister and four-time Lok Sabha member Rajen Gohain has resigned from the regional party Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) on Tuesday, citing personal reasons and indicating that he is no longer interested in active politics. In his resignation letter addressed to AJP President Lurinjyoti Gogoi, Gohain said he was stepping down from the party’s primary membership as well as all responsibilities associated with the regional outfit with immediate effect.“Through…
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) The opposition regional outfit — Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday expressed resentment after allegedly not receiving an invitation to the swearing-in ceremony of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi said he was disappointed over being excluded from the ceremony despite being a two-time elected legislator. “They did not invite me to the swearing-in ceremony. I have become an MLA twice, yet I was not invited,” Gogoi sa…
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday termed the BJP-led NDA’s victory in Assam Assembly elections as a “historic hat-trick”, asserting that the people voted overwhelmingly for development and the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati after Sarma took oath as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term, Shinde said there was an atmosphere of celebration across Assam. “There is a festive atmosphere…
Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the composition of the new Assam Council of Ministers would be finalised only on Tuesday morning, hours before the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led NDA government in the state.Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Sarma said no prior intimation would be given to BJP leaders or alliance partners regarding who would be inducted into the new ministry.“The names of the ministers will be informed only on Tuesda…
Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with top leaders of the Union government, will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in Assam on Tuesday, Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. Sarma, who reviewed preparations at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, said the new government would assume office at 11 a.m. on May 12 in the presence of …
Guwahati, May 10 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday appointed BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister of the state under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, officials said.According to an official notification issued by the Parliamentary Affairs Department, Sarma will be sworn in at 11.40 a.m. on May 12 at the Veterinary College Field in the Khanapara area of Guwahati.The notification stated that the Governor, in exercise of the powers vested in him und…
Guwahati, May 9 (IANS) Congress Member of Parliament and senior party leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday said the party has begun an internal review process following its disappointing performance in the recent Assam Assembly elections, while asserting that the state leadership has taken full responsibility for the setback. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with party leaders, Gogoi said the outcome of the 2026 Assembly polls was “extremely disappointing”, and the matter has already been…
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered sweeping victories in the Assam Assembly elections, with several of its candidates winning by record margins, underscoring a strong mandate across regions. The top five winning margins reflect not only electoral dominance but also the party’s deepening connect with diverse Assembly constituencies in the state, party sources on Tuesday. Leading the vote tally is Assam Minister Kaushik Rai from Lakhipur, who secured a massive margi…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday termed the BJP-led NDA’s performance in the Assam Assembly elections as a “historic victory”, attributing it to the development-oriented governance under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the “double-engine” government.Speaking to reporters as counting of votes progressed, Sonowal said the scale of the mandate reflects the people’s strong and positive support for the BJP and its allies from the very beginning.He …