New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Hours after quitting the Congress party, Lok Sabha MP from Assam, Pradyut Bordoloi, joined the BJP in the national capital on Wednesday. Bordoloi, who was a minister in Assam during the Congress regime, joined the BJP in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP president Dilip Saikia.Pradyut Bordoloi said he was “deeply hurt” and “left with no option” but to resign from the Indian National Congress, alleging repeated humiliation and a la…
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New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Following the resignation of Assam Lok Sabha MP, Pradyut Bordoloi, from the Congress, party leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday termed the development as “unfortunate” and “truly regrettable,” expressing disappointment over his exit. Bordoloi reportedly submitted his resignation to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, ending his long association with the party amid allegations of internal dissatisfaction.Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi said,…
Guwahati, March 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said crimes against women in the state have declined by 86.5 per cent since his government assumed office, asserting that ensuring the safety and security of women remains a top priority.In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said his government has taken sustained measures to curb crimes against women, though efforts will continue until such incidents are eliminated entirely.“The safety and security of my …
Guwahati, March 17 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Tuesday tendered his resignation from the primary membership of the party, dealing a major blow to the Congress in the state. In a letter addressed to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Bordoloi expressed “an overwhelming sense of sadness” while announcing his decision to step down from all posts, privileges, and responsib…
Guwahati, March 17 (IANS) The newly launched Furkating-New Tinsukia railway doubling project is set to significantly enhance rail capacity, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen connectivity across eastern Assam and adjoining regions, officials said on Tuesday. The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, stated that the project spans 194 km and is estimated to cost approximately Rs 3,634 crore.He added that the work is being executed…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that several sitting MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state are likely to be denied tickets in the upcoming Assembly elections, with the party leadership opting for a mix of new faces, women, and young candidates. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Chief Minister Sarma indicated that the BJP is set to contest 89 out of the 126 Assembly seats in Assam, while leaving 26 seats for its ally Asom Gana …
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the two allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state — Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) will contest 26 Assembly seats, while its ally Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) will field candidates in 11 Assembly constituencies in the upcoming polls, leaving the rest 89 seats for the BJP, indicating the finalisation of ongoing seat-sharing negotiations within the alliance. Speaking after a BJP central election comm…
Guwahati, March 17 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen preparedness ahead of the monsoon season, the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a joint flood relief training exercise, ‘Jal Raksha’, in Assam’s Rupai area, officials said on Tuesday.The two-day exercise, held on March 16–17 under the aegis of the Spear Corps, saw active participation by the Army’s Red Shield Gunners and NDRF teams, focussing on enhancing inter-agency coordination and response mechanisms…
Guwahati, March 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would accord “due respect” to Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi if he chooses to join the party, amid growing political churn ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking after attending a meeting of the BJP’s election committee in New Delhi, Chief Minister Sarma said the party is open to leaders who wish to contribute to its organisational strength in Assam. “If Pradyut …
Silchar, March 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said southern Assam’s Barak Valley is emerging as a crucial bridge to connect India with Southeast Asia, while accusing the Congress of neglecting the region for decades after Independence.Addressing a public gathering in Silchar, the Prime Minister said the Barak Valley once served as an important trade centre but lost its strategic advantage due to decisions taken during the Congress era.“Barak Valley had strong trade links …