‘Elections might be very competitive’: Bhaichung Bhutia sees tight contest in Assam polls
Mar 24, 2026Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has said the upcoming Assam Assembly elections are shaping up to be closely fought, pointing to the work carried out by the current and previous state governments.
This election is about Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Congress vs Tarun Gogoi-led Congress: Gaurav Gogoi tells India Today
Mar 24, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on March 24 accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of running a “family-controlled government” and fostering a climate of fear and intimidation in the state.
‘Assam is facing a crisis’: Gaurav Gogoi flags deaths of migrant workers, alleges systemic failure
Mar 24, 2026Gaurav Gogoi highlights the rising migrant death toll in Assam, blaming systemic failures. He urges immediate action to protect migrants and improve support systems
Delimitation’s Quiet Faultline in the Northeast
Mar 24, 2026In the Northeast, political faultlines rarely emerge dramatically. They tend to take shape gradually—first as unease, then as quiet reassessment, and only later, if at all, as open contestation. The ongoing conversation around delimitation reflects precisely this early stage of cautious attention
818 candidates file nominations as Assam gears up for high-stakes Assembly polls
Mar 24, 2026As the nomination window for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections draws to a close, the electoral landscape is witnessing heightened activity, with a substantial number of candidates entering the fray even as authorities intensify efforts to boost voter participation across the state.
Assam: After Nandita Garlosa’s exit, BJP faces fresh blow as leaders, workers join NPP in Dima Hasao
Mar 24, 2026In a major political jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam’s hill district of Dima Hasao, several senior leaders and dozens of party workers resigned and joined the National People’s Party (NPP) on Monday, March 23, just a day after senior BJP leader Nandita Garlosa quit the party to join the Congress.
26 candidates file nominations for 5 Guwahati seats, set stage for multi-cornered poll battle
Mar 24, 2026With the nomination process complete ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, the political battle for Guwahati has intensified, as 26 candidates across multiple parties have entered the fray for five key Assembly constituencies in the city. The high-profile contests, featuring top leaders, party heavyweights, and a surge of independent candidates, signal a fiercely competitive electoral showdown in Assam’s largest urban centre.
Himanta calls upcoming poll ‘completely one-sided’, announces manifesto release soon
Mar 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 23 described the upcoming election as “completely one-sided” and expressed confidence that the BJP would secure a historic victory.
Assam polls: Rahul Chetry and Garnel Minz file nominations for 83rd Margherita LAC
Mar 23, 2026With voting for the Assam Legislative Assembly scheduled on April 9, March 23, Monday, was the last day for filing nomination papers. Rahul Chetry, the Raijor Dal candidate, and Garnel Minz of the Alliance Jai Bharat Party–Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, submitted their nomination papers at the Tinsukia District Deputy Commissioner’s office.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma begins second leg of ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ amid heavy rain
Mar 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 23 commenced the second leg of the ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ from his assembly constituency, Jalukbari, drawing large crowds despite incessant rainfall.
Former BJP Leader Jayanta Das files nomination as Independent from Dispur
Mar 23, 2026Former BJP leader Jayanta Das on March 23 filed his nomination as an Independent candidate from the Dispur Assembly constituency, arriving at the Kamrup (Metro) District Commissioner’s office after what he described as taking “extreme caution.”
‘Biggest murderer of Assam’: Akhil Gogoi’s sharp attack on BJP’s Kushal Dowari sparks Sivasagar showdown
Mar 23, 2026Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on March 23 said he is not worried about BJP candidate Kushal Dowari and launched an attack on him over his alleged “politically kill” remark.
Kokrajhar sees poll rush: 43 candidates file 54 nominations across five seats
Mar 23, 2026A total of 40 candidates filed their nomination papers on the final day for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections across five constituencies in Kokrajhar, taking the overall tally to 43 candidates who have submitted 54 nominations in the district.
Seven candidates file nominations for 28-Boko–Chaygaon (ST) seat
Mar 23, 2026Seven candidates filed their nomination papers on March 23 for the 28-Boko–Chaygaon (Scheduled Tribe) constituency on the final day of filing for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Tension erupts in Karbi Anglong's Rongkhang over alleged post-deadline nomination acceptance
Mar 23, 2026Tension gripped the nomination filing centre in 111 Rongkhang Legislative Assembly Constituency in West Karbi Anglong on March 23 after officials allegedly accepted the nomination papers of an independent candidate even after the official deadline had passed.
Only Himanta Biswa Sarma can safeguard Assam’s future: Jayanta Mallabaruah
Mar 23, 2026Assam cabinet minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on March 23 said the upcoming Assam Assembly elections are crucial for ensuring both security and development in the state, while raising concerns over demographic changes.
Congress’ Aminur Rashid files from South Karimganj, BJP’s Krishnendu Paul enters Patharkandi fray with show of strength
Mar 23, 2026Congress candidate Aminur Rashid Choudhury filed his nomination papers for the South Karimganj constituency at the District Commissioner’s office on March 23.
Karbi Anglong poll battle lines drawn: BJP faces tough fights across all five ST seats
Mar 23, 2026The nomination process for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections concluded on March 23, setting the stage for high-stakes contests across all five Scheduled Tribe (ST)-reserved constituencies in Karbi Anglong.
One killed, four injured in fatal excavator–e-rickshaw collision in Assam's Goalpara
Mar 23, 2026A tragic road accident in Assam’s Goalpara district claimed the life of a 25-year-old man and left four others seriously injured, including a child, triggering panic in the area.
Denied ticket after 12 years, former BJP leader breaks down, files as independent in Bongaigaon
Mar 23, 2026An emotional scene unfolded in Assam’s Bongaigaon as a candidate broke down in tears while arriving to file his nomination papers for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Wedding feast turns tragic in Karbi Anglong: 35 fall ill in suspected food poisoning scare
Mar 23, 2026A suspected case of food poisoning has triggered panic in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district after at least 35 people fell ill following a wedding feast in the Bokoliaghat area on March 23.
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