Guwahati, April 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hailed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as a transformative step towards achieving gender equality in India, asserting that enhanced representation of women in legislative bodies would make governance more inclusive and balanced. In a post on X, Sarma said the law marks a decisive shift in India’s democratic journey by ensuring that women have a stronger voice in shaping policies and the country’s future. “For dec…
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Guwahati, April 10 (IANS) In a significant development in the high-profile death case of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, North East India Festival (NEIF) organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta on Friday moved a fresh bail application before a special fast-track court in Guwahati. The court has scheduled the hearing on the plea for April 22. According to Special Public Prosecutor Ziaur Kamar, the defence had initially requested an earlier date of April 13 for the hearing. However, the court fixed April …
Bengaluru, April 9 (IANS) The Karnataka Congress unit has defended the controversial remarks made by All India Congress Committee President Mallikarjun Kharge during the Assam election campaign, stating that Bharatiya Janata Party leaders are making political remarks over the language he used. Meanwhile, Dalit groups in Kharge’s native Kalaburagi staged a protest, condemning alleged derogatory statements by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and urging action against him.Earlier, during …
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday strongly criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks against party leaders, calling his language “offensive and uncivilised” and condemning the action taken against party spokesperson Pawan Khera. Speaking to IANS, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said: “The Chief Minister has used such an offensive language against our National President Mallikarjun Kharge and our leaders and us, including Rahul Gandhi, which cannot be the la…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged remarks against Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, calling the language used “abusive, shameful and unacceptable.” In a post on X, Gandhi strongly condemned the remarks, asserting that Kharge is a “senior, widely respected Dalit leader and mass representative” whose stature and experie…
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), April 6 (IANS) Spiritual leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that India has finally received strong and decisive leadership after a long wait, which has helped address several long-standing issues facing the country since Independence.Speaking to IANS, he said, “After a long wait, India has finally received strong leadership in the form of Narendra Modi. Since the country’s Independence, Narendra Modi has addressed many of th…
Guwahati, March 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a key development in the investigation and trial process in the Zubeen Garg death case, stating that a dedicated fast-track court will now conduct day-to-day hearings to ensure timely justice. In a post on X, CM Sarma said the move marks a “significant milestone” in the pursuit of justice in the case.He informed that the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, Justice Ashutosh Kumar, has nominated Sharm…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Former Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday said that his decision to join the BJP was driven by his admiration for Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and dissatisfaction with the Congress. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi shortly after formally joining the BJP, Bordoloi said he was impressed by the functioning and work ethic of the Chief Minister.“I have joined the BJP after being satisfied with the work of the Chief Minister. His dedication towards…
Guwahati, Jan 26 (IANS) In a significant development, the Gauhati High Court on Thursday issued notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a batch of petitions seeking action against him for allegedly making repeated speeches targeting a particular community. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury heard the matter at length and sought responses from Sarma, as well as the Central and Assam governments.The court said the notice was accept…
Guwahati, Feb 19 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday levelled allegations of “rampant corruption” against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), releasing a 20-point chargesheet ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.The chargesheet was released in Guwahati in the presence of senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party leaders, including Deputy Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi, as part of the party’s election cam…