Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) chief Atul Bora, who will take an oath as a Minister in the new Assam government on Monday, expressed gratitude to the people of the state for delivering a “historic mandate” to the NDA for the third consecutive time. He also thanked Himanta Biswa Sarma for including him in the Cabinet.The swearing-in ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term is being held in Khanapara, Guwahati. This is the secon…
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Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the names of four legislators who will take oath as Ministers along with him on Tuesday, while senior BJP MLA Ranjit Das has been chosen as the NDA candidate for the Speaker’s post in the Assam Legislative Assembly.In a post on X, Sarma said that former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora, United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) leader Charan Boro and senior BJP …
Guwahati, May 10 (IANS) Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday met Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya to formally stake claim to form the new BJP-led NDA government in the state after being elected leader of the alliance legislature party.Sarma was accompanied by Union Minister J.P. Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who were appointed as central observers by the BJP leadership for the election of the NDA legislature party leader in Assam.Earlier in the day, Na…
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a key ally of the BJP-led NDA in Assam, on Thursday reiterated its support for the formation of the new government in the state and said they wish to have Himanta Biswa Sarma as Chief Minister for a second term. Speaking to reporters after a meeting, AGP President Atul Bora said discussions were held in a positive atmosphere, and senior leaders and committee members expressed confidence in the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma. “We have shar…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Amid ongoing counting of votes, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President Atul Bora on Monday expressed confidence that the NDA, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, will form the next government in Assam, asserting that the trends are in line with the alliance’s expectations. Bora said the people of the state have voted decisively in favour of the development work undertaken by the NDA government, resulting in what he described as an “enormously good response” for alliance c…
Dispur, April 9 (IANS) As the Assam Assembly elections went underway, leaders and candidates from the BJP and the Congress on Thursday cast their votes and expressed confidence of securing victory, while urging citizens to participate actively in the democratic process. Former MP and BJP candidate from Dispur, Pradyut Bordoloi, cast his vote at the north section of the Marikalong High School polling station. Speaking to reporters, he said, “I have just cast my vote. I could not transfer my vot…
Guwahati, March 21 (IANS) Newly-inducted BJP leader Pradyut Bordoloi on Saturday asserted that he would work with utmost dedication for the party and seek the guidance of senior leaders as he prepares to contest from the prestigious Dispur Assembly constituency in the upcoming Assam elections. Addressing party workers at the BJP’s Hengrabari office here, Bordoloi said, “I will work for the BJP with complete sincerity. The workers of Dispur will have to guide me at every step and take me forw…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.The consignment was dispatched on March 12 in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Assam.Officials said the region holds strong potential for expanding exports while improving farmers’ incomes….
Guwahati, Jan 28 (IANS) Assam opposition leader and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday mounted a strong attack on the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the Assam Sahitya Sabha, alleging that the organisations have failed to uphold their stated commitment to protecting Assam’s interests and have instead indulged in behind-the-scenes political dealings. Addressing the media, Gogoi questioned AASU’s claim of being a vigilant watchdog of the state’s concerns, asserting that its public…
Guwahati, Dec 31 (IANS) With the Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president and state minister Atul Bora on Wednesday said the coming months would be decisive for strengthening regional political forces in the state, asserting that the party’s alliance with the BJP is a “natural tie-up” and will remain intact in the future as well.Addressing party workers, Bora said the AGP is gearing up to intensify its organisational activities and promote its vision of a…