Assam News

BJP, Congress ‘two sides of the same coin’: Asaduddin Owaisi alleges ‘politics of hate’ in Assam

Addressing gatherings in support of candidates of the All India United Democratic Front, the AIMIM president said both national parties were responsible for the hardships faced by Muslims in the State. He asserted that a stronger leadership from within the minority community was necessary to ensure “a dignified life”.

Amit Shah criticises Nehru-Gandhi family, claims Assam was sidelined

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Nehru-Gandhi family for neglecting Assam's development. He emphasised the current government's focus on the state's progress and integration.

MP Birendra Prasad Baishya campaigns for Dharmeswar Roy in Assam's Bajali, predicts record victory

Birendra Prasad Baishya, Rajya Sabha MP of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), campaigned in support of alliance candidate Dharmeswar Roy in Assam's Bajali constituency.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal backs Bhaskar Sharma at Margherita rally, cites decade of development

‘Re-elect BJP to end infiltration’: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Assam rallies

Union Home Minister Amit Shah called on Assam voters to re-elect BJP to end infiltration and secure the state’s borders. He emphasised the party’s commitment to peace and development in Assam.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath targets Congress at Barpeta rally, highlights NDA’s ‘double-engine’ push in Assam

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised Congress and praised NDA's development efforts in Assam during a Barpeta rally. He urged voters to back NDA for sustained progress and stability.

BJP confident of strong showing in Assam, eyes Nazira with decisive margin: Pabitra Margherita

Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita has expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral prospects in Assam ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls, signalling a strong push in key constituencies such as Nazira.

Arunachal CM joins ‘Youth Will Lead’ programme in Assam's Dhekiajuli

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu along with Dhekiajuli's BJP LAC candidate Ashok Singhal emphasised youth leadership at Assam’s Youth Will Lead programme. The event aimed to empower young people for community development and regional progress.

Himanta Biswa Sarma bets big on Barak Valley, predicts 9–11 seats for BJP

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma predicts BJP will win between nine and eleven seats in Barak Valley. The party aims to strengthen its presence in this traditionally challenging region.

Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey alleges “betrayal” by BJP during campaign in Assam

Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey has accused BJP of betrayal during the Assam election campaign. Her comments underline tensions within political alliances ahead of the polls.

Man held for killing 6-year-old daughter inside train in Assam

A six-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father inside a train at Silanibari station in Assam’s Lakhimpur district on April 3, officials said.

Muslim voters will unite behind AIUDF in Assam polls: Asaduddin Owaisi

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi expects Muslim voters in Assam to unite behind AIUDF in the upcoming elections. He emphasises AIUDF's role as a strong representative of Muslim interests in the state

Assam Assembly Polls 2026: Women underrepresented, only 59 of 722 candidates in fray

The 2026 Assam Assembly election reflects a continued gender imbalance, with women accounting for only 59 of the 722 candidates contesting across 126 constituencies, according to affidavit data analysed from Election Commission records.

Assam: Polling teams brave rain to enable home voting across Kamrup

Polling teams deployed across Kamrup district carried out home voting for eligible electors amid persistent rainfall, covering all six Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) as part of the ongoing General Elections process.

The inside story of PM Modi’s tea-garden visit in Assam

PM Modi’s interaction with tea garden workers at Dibrugarh’s Monohari Tea Estate on April 1 was unplanned. Staying overnight in the tea garden’s resort, he spotted workers heading to the garden and sought a conversation, triggering photos that drew Opposition criticism as a pre-election photo-op.

Congress releases manifesto highlighting 11 key promises for Assam polls; focus on governance, identity

Congress on April 2 released the party manifesto for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, outlining 11 sectoral priorities and reiterating the party’s earlier “five guarantees”. The document was unveiled at an election rally in Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district in the presence of state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and other senior leaders.

Assam highways to match global standards in three years: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari addressed an election rally at Rani under the 29-Palashbari Legislative Assembly constituency in Assam on Thursday, April 2, campaigning in support of BJP candidate Himanshu Shekhar Baishya.

Complaint filed against website over alleged misrepresentation of Bodo culture

The Dularai Boro Harimu Afad has lodged a complaint at Kokrajhar Sadar Police Station against the website Bagurumba.com, alleging misrepresentation of the traditional Bodo dance, Bagurumba.

Assam polls: Hagrama Mohilary leads high-voltage campaign across BTR, backs NDA nominees

Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) president and Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council, Hagrama Mohilary, on Thursday, April 2 led a series of high-energy campaign events across Kokrajhar district in support of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates.

Illegal immigration not a religious issue, says Nitin Gadkari; slams Opposition for ‘communalising’ debate

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday, April 2 asserted that the Assam government’s action against “illegal immigrants” must not be conflated with any religious community, emphasising that the issue pertains strictly to national interest and sovereignty.

'Entirely baseless': Kunki Chowdhury hits back at Himanta Biswa Sarma's claims on her mother