Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hit back strongly at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on alleged corruption, questioning the credibility of the accusations and asserting that such statements were politically motivated. Addressing a public gathering, Sarma said neither the “people of Assam” nor the “courts of the country” had found any basis for the allegations being levelled against him. In a sharp retort to Gandhi’s warning of l…
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Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday mounted a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and divisive politics, while asserting that the people of the state would hold him accountable.Addressing a public rally in Assam’s Biswanath district, Rahul Gandhi alleged: “Himanta Biswa Sarma is the most corrupt and the most communal Chief Minister in the country. He has betrayed and misled the people of Assam — the evidence is be…
Guwahati, April 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Bhupen Borah, who is contesting from the Bihpuria Assembly constituency in the April 9 Assembly election in Assam, on Sunday, alleged that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi has been given a “script” by Assam Congress President and MP Gaurav Gogoi and that it is based on “immaturity”.Borah was associated with the Congress for 32 years, including his 13 years stint as the Assam Congress President.He alleged that LoP Ra…
Guwahati, April 3 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, asserting that “politics should not be played” around the artiste.Addressing the media during a campaign event in Upper Assam, Margherita raised sharp questions over Rahul Gandhi’s comments, asking how the Congress leader could promise justice in the matter.“How can Rahul Gandhi ensure j…
Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the ruling dispensation represents a “double slavery” model of governance, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma operating in a hierarchical chain of control. Addressing an election rally in Nazira, Priyanka Gandhi claimed that the Prime Minister functions under the influence of…
Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, claiming that the party has lost its organisational base in the state and stands little chance of electoral success in the upcoming Assembly polls. Addressing reporters during a campaign stop in Tongla, Sarma said, “The Congress is now an existence-less party. It no longer has a foundation in Assam. The party will not be able to achieve success in the elections.”He asserted…
Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is unlikely to find electoral support in Assam, asserting that regional sentiments of the state’s voters would not favour an “outsider” political formation. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an election campaign in Duliajan, Chief Minister Sarma remarked that the party’s identity does not resonate with the people of Assam. “The people of Assam will not vote for Jharkh…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of indulging in “cheap and unacceptable politics” over popular Assamese singer late Zubeen Garg. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an election campaign, Chief Minister Sarma questioned the Congress’ intent, asking why its leaders visit “Zubeen Kshetra” with cameras.”Zubeen Garg had clearly said he does not want to do politics. Yet Congress has dragge…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Congress leader Mira Borthakur on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP’s election manifesto for the upcoming polls in Assam, terming it a “mere showpiece” and alleging a wide gap between promises and implementation on the ground.Speaking to IANS, Borthakur said the BJP’s vision document includes several commitments such as safeguarding Assam and driving out infiltrators, but claimed that these assurances have not translated into tangible action.“They hav…
Guwahati, March 29 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday led a high-voltage campaign in Assam’s Naoboicha Assembly constituency, unveiling a five-point “guarantee” plank while mounting a sharp attack on the BJP-led government in the state and at the Centre.Kharge was joined by former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, senior Jharkhand leader Bandhu Tirkey, APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, and other leaders to campaign for Congress candidate Dr Joy Prakash Das.Unveilin…