Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the BJP-led government’s aggressive push for large infrastructure projects in the state is driven more by corruption than by public interest. Addressing reporters here, Gogoi claimed that projects such as elevated corridors and flyovers are being projected as symbols of development, but in reality serve as…
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Guwahati, Jan 19 (IANS) Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, aspirants of the Indian National Congress and their supporters gathered in large numbers at the party’s state headquarters, Rajiv Bhavan, on Monday to submit applications seeking party tickets.The day-long exercise witnessed enthusiastic participation from leaders and workers across the state, reflecting the party’s early mobilisation ahead of the high-stakes polls.Several aspirants queued up to file their nomination papers, expr…
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Monday attempted to draw a line under the political controversy sparked by remarks made by newly inducted Congress leader Rezaul Karim Sarkar, stressing the need for restraint and responsibility while addressing sensitive issues from public platforms. Speaking to reporters after a large joining programme and public meeting in Morigaon, Gogoi said Sarkar’s comments on the idea of “Bor Asom” (Greater As…
Guwahati, Jan 11 (IANS) Launching a sharp political attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi, on Sunday, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government of deception, injustice and systematically weakening democratic rights, as the Congress organised a high-profile mass induction programme ahead of the state Assembly elections. Addressing a gathering at the Manbendra Sharma Complex here, Gogoi said the credibility of the…
Guwahati, Jan 6 (IANS) The Congress, on Tuesday, held a protest at the Manabendra Sharma Complex in Dispur, alleging large-scale irregularities in Assam’s recently published draft electoral rolls and accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of attempting to influence the outcome of the forthcoming state Assembly elections through voter list manipulation. The protest was organised by the Guwahati Metropolitan District Congress and saw the participation …
Guwahati, Jan 1 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people of Assam and outlined five key promises that the party would fulfil if elected to power in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that the party is prepared to offer an alternative vision for the state.Addressing reporters here, Gogoi said the Congress will focus on strengthening education and healthcare, with the aim of placing Assam am…