Trinamool Congress makes aggressive Assam foray, unveils first list of 17 candidates
Mar 21, 2026The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has announced its first list of 17 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, signalling the party’s intent to expand its footprint in the state’s political landscape.
Himanta Biswa Sarma says there is 'no medicine' for demographic change in Assam
Mar 20, 2026Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that there is “no penicillin or antibiotic” to address the demographic changes that have taken place in Assam, asserting that people have only two options — “either surrender or keep fighting”.
Turncoat MLAs left in the lurch: Basanta Das, Sherman Ali denied tickets after party switch
Mar 20, 2026In a striking trend ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, several leaders who switched political loyalties in anticipation of electoral opportunities have found themselves sidelined, with parties denying them tickets despite their recent defections.
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s combined family income doubles to Rs 35.16 cr from Rs 17.27 cr
Mar 20, 2026The combined income of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his entrepreneur wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma has nearly doubled to Rs 35.16 crore in 2026 from Rs 17.27 crore in 2021, according to his election affidavit filed on March 20.
From 21 cases to Rs 1.75 lakh assets: What Akhil Gogoi’s poll affidavit reveals
Mar 20, 2026Raijor Dal president and MLA Akhil Gogoi has declared 21 pending criminal cases against him in his election affidavit filed on March 20, though he has not been convicted in any of them.
Congress fourth list out: 7 candidates named, 11 seats for Raijor Dal; Akhil Gogoi to contest from Sibsagar
Mar 20, 2026The Indian National Congress has unveiled its fourth list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, announcing nominees for seven constituencies while allocating 11 seats to alliance partner Raijor Dal under a seat-sharing arrangement.
Prosecution concludes arguments in Zubeen Garg death case; Hearing on March 30
Mar 20, 2026The prosecution on March 20 concluded its arguments during the charge-framing hearing in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg before a local court in Guwahati.
Dilip Saikia slams Congress as leaders defect to BJP, downplays rebel anger ahead of poll push
Mar 20, 2026Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on March 20 said that several leaders from the Indian National Congress have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, asserting that the shift reflects growing disillusionment with the Congress’s political approach.
109 candidates file 209 nominations across Assam as poll race intensifies
Mar 20, 2026The election process for the Assam Legislative Assembly polls gathered momentum on March 20, with a total of 109 candidates filing 209 nomination papers across 35 districts of the state, according to an official release from the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Assam.
Police complaint filed against National Award-winning film critic Utpal Datta in sexual harassment case
Mar 20, 2026Utpal Datta, a National Award-winning film critic, faces a police complaint for sexual harassment. The case is under investigation with no additional information released yet.
Congress alleges ‘widespread corruption’ in Mizoram rice supply, targets ZPM govt
Mar 20, 2026The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on March 20 launched a sharp attack on the ruling Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), alleging corruption and administrative failure in the state’s rice supply system.
AGP stalwart Ramendra Narayan Kalita quits after ticket snub
Mar 20, 2026Senior Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Ramendra Narayan Kalita has resigned from all party responsibilities after allegedly being denied candidature for the Guwahati seat, expressing “deep pain and disappointment” over the decision.
CPI (ML) Liberation fields Robi Kumar Phangcho from Howraghat, files nomination in Diphu
Mar 20, 2026Robi Kumar Phangcho, representing the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, filed his nomination papers on March 20 for the Howraghat (ST) Assembly constituency in Karbi Anglong district.
Assam Election 2026: Your guide to party hoppers so that you press the right button
Mar 20, 2026As Assam nears April 9 polls, politicians switch parties with acrobatic ease, citing bruised egos or denied tickets. Our essential field guide to Assam’s political migrants so you can find your candidate before they find another party.
Mariani showdown: Gyanashree Bora files nomination, takes on five-time MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi
Mar 20, 2026The Mariani Assembly constituency witnessed a massive show of strength as Congress–Raijor Dal alliance candidate Gyanashree Bora filed her nomination on March 20, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest against sitting MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi.
‘Painful but Necessary’: Pradyut Bordoloi seeks BJP cadre support after Dispur ticket
Mar 20, 2026Former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi on March 20 described his switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party and candidature from Dispur as a “very difficult” and “painful” decision, while expressing confidence about integrating into the party.
Daniel Langthasa files nomination in Haflong, targets BJP over ‘uneven development’ in hill district
Mar 20, 2026Daniel Langthasa, candidate of the National People's Party (NPP), filed his nomination for the Haflong Assembly constituency on March 20.
Mamata, Mahua Moitra, Shatrughan Sinha, Yusuf Pathan lead TMC’s 18-star campaigner list for Assam polls
Mar 20, 2026The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has released its list of 18 star campaigners for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, with party supremo Mamata Banerjee and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee leading the lineup.
AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi files nomination from Khowang Assembly seat
Mar 20, 2026Lurinjyoti Gogoi, president of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, on March 20 filed his nomination from the Khowang Assembly constituency in Dibrugarh district for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
Garo groups protest BJP move to drop Numal Momin, demand answers from Himanta, Dilip Saikia
Mar 20, 2026Strong resentment has erupted among Garo organisations following the denial of a party ticket to Bokajan MLA and Deputy Speaker Numal Momin ahead of the Assembly elections.
Debabrata Saikia files nomination from Nazira, eyes fourth term as Congress bets on alliance
Mar 20, 2026Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia on March 20 filed his nomination as the Indian National Congress candidate from the Nazira Assembly constituency in Sivasagar district, seeking a fourth consecutive term from the seat.
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