Assam News

Assam polling percentage likely to reach 86–87 per cent: Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights changing trends

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, April 9 said that voter turnout patterns in Assam reflected increased participation across communities, with overall polling likely to reach between 86 and 87 per cent.

Assam Assembly polls: Chamaria, Boko-Chaygaon witness peaceful voting, no untoward incident reported

Voting for Assam Assembly Election was conducted on April 9, with polling proceedings largely peacefull in several parts of the state, including the Chamaria and Boko-Chaygaon constituencies in Kamrup district.

Assam Assembly polls: Kokrajhar records 86.59 per cent turnout as polling concludes peacefully

The election process in Kokrajhar district concluded peacefully on Thursday, April 9 with authorities securing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in designated strong rooms following the end of polling.

Assam: Kamrup district's Hargila initiative in spotlight during voting day

Assam’s Hargila preservation initiative took centre stage at Dadara Higher Secondary School, where four polling booths operated under the unique conservation theme during voting in Kamrup district.

Assam: Lurinjyoti Gogoi dismisses BJP's allegations on Khowang poll violence, levels counter charges

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Lurinjyoti Gogoi on Thursday, April 9 rejected allegations made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the reported incident of election-related violence at Kutuhat in Khowang, describing the claims as unfounded and politically motivated.

APCC seeks FIR against Suren Daimari over alleged remarks against party following resignation

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has filed a formal complaint against Suren Daimari, a candidate from the Udalguri Assembly Constituency, following his resignation from the party and alleged remarks against its leadership.

Centre in talks with Assam Petrochemicals to secure methanol supply for pharma

The Centre is negotiating with Assam Petrochemicals to ensure uninterrupted methanol supply for the pharmaceutical sector. This move will support domestic drug production and reduce reliance on imports.

Assam polls: Election violence erupts in Dibrugarh's Khowang, several injured in AJP-BJP clash

Violence disrupted polling in the Khowang constituency of Dibrugarh district, Assam today, April 9 as supporters of the Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) and workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed amid the ongoing polls.

Zubeen Garg’s family casts vote, seeks justice in singer’s death case

Family members of late singer Zubeen Garg cast their votes in the Assam Assembly elections on Thursday, urging citizens to participate in the democratic process while expressing hope for justice in his death case.

“Development in Assam means Modi and Himanta,” says BJP candidate Pijush Hazarika

BJP's Jagiroad Constituency Pijush Hazarika credits Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma for Assam's development. He highlights their crucial role in the state's progress.

Pramod Boro casts vote, condemns alleged attack on UPPL workers in Assam's Tamulpur

UPPL Chief Pramod Boro voted in Assam elections and condemned the attack on UPPL workers in Tamulpur. He called for strict action and peaceful conduct during the polls.

“BJP government will change; I will win Sivasagar by over 50,000 votes,” says Akhil Gogoi on Assam polling day

As Assam goes to the polls on April 9 to elect representatives to its 126-member Legislative Assembly, Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar Assembly constituency candidate Akhil Gogoi expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government would be voted out of power.

“People voting for democratic and empowered Assam”: Gaurav Gogoi after casting vote

Assam Pradesh Congress Commitee President Gaurav Gogoi voted in Assam, calling for active citizen participation in elections. He stressed voting as vital for democracy and state development.

Tension in Assam's Bijni after UPPL alleges cash distribution by NDA candidate, police step in

Tension briefly escalated in Assam's Bijni following allegations of cash distribution involving a candidate of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), prompting a swift response from local police to stabilise the situation.

Priyank Kharge defends father's 'poisonous snake' jibe at BJP, RSS; hits out at Assam CM

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on April 8 defended remarks made by his father and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, as the political dispute with the BJP and RSS intensified. He also criticised Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, describing him as “frustrated” and accusing him of acting out of “caste privilege”.

Assam: Dhubri's 12-lakh voters gear up for high-stakes poll battle amid riverine challenges

Assam Polls: Officers cross Brahmaputra river to access 21 remote polling stations

Polling and presiding officers deployed in Assam’s Chamaria constituency undertook a multi-stage journey to reach remote polling stations ahead of voting scheduled for Thursday, April 9.

Himanta Biswa Sarma offers prayers at Baidyanath Temple ahead of Assam polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sought divine blessings at Baidyanath Temple ahead of Assam assembly elections. The Chief Minister prayed for peace and development as election campaigns heat up.

Assam: AJYCP flags ‘underdevelopment’, slams BJP-AGP of failing martyr Khargeswar Talukdar’s constituency

The Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) has criticised the BJP-AGP government over what it described as the continued underdevelopment of the home constituency of Swahid Khargeswar Talukdar, the first martyr of the Assam Agitation.

Assam's Dhubri sets up massive logistics, hospitality for 14,500 poll officials ahead of voting

The district administration in Dhubri has completed extensive preparations for the Assam Assembly elections, combining large-scale logistics with an unprecedented hospitality arrangement for polling personnel.

RSS files police complaints against Mallikarjun Kharge over ‘poisonous snake’ remark made in Assam

RSS files police complaint against Mallikarjun Kharge over his ‘poisonous snake’ remark. The move has escalated political tensions in Assam with widespread reactions.