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BJP tally didn’t dip only due to minorities. But blaming them is both easy and strategic

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was the first. A “certain community”, he said, was responsible for the defeat of the BJP in three northeastern states: Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Sarma, it seemed, was referring to Christians.

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Heavy storms lash parts of Assam, CM Sarma instructs officials to be on alert

Cyclone Remal has affected Assam, causing storms in many areas, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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More and more BJP leaders using anti-Muslim tropes, CPI-M complains to EC

CPI(M) leader Yechury accuses BJP of anti-Muslim rhetoric, urges Election Commission to take immediate action.

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Himanta targets Lalu at rally in Muzaffarpur

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tells Lalu Prasad to go to Pakistan if he wants reservation for Muslims, addresses election rallies in Bihar.

The Hindu

Former ULFA commander contests Lok Sabha election from Bihar’s Valmikinagar

Former ULFA commander Naba Kumar Sarania, now with Jan Suraksha Party, challenges rejection to contest Lok Sabha from Bihar.

The Hindu

Assam: Padma Shri Birubala Rabha, anti-witch hunting activist passes away battling cancer

Renowned activist and Padma Shri awardee Birubala Rabha passed away at a government-run hospital in Guwahati after a long battle with cancer. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Three arrested with drugs worth around ₹7 seven crore in Assam's Cachar

Three persons have been arrested and drugs worth around ₹7 crore seized in two separate operations in Assam’s Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said

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NDA needs 400 seats to complete many ‘unfinished’ tasks, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the National Democratic Alliance needs to win at least 400 seats in the Lok Sabha election to complete a number of “unfinished tasks”.

The Hindu

Watch | Himanta Biswa Sarma: Congress has diverted reservation by giving it to Muslims

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the BJP’s electoral prospects in the State

The Hindu

Congress to approach courts for disqualification of Assam MLAs involved in 'anti-party' activities

Congress general secretary in charge of Assam Jitendra Singh seeks court intervention for disqualification of MLAs involved in anti-party activities.

The Hindu

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | ‘No need to worry about reservation; PM has only strengthened it during a decade in power’

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses BJP's electoral prospects and criticizes Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in interview with The Hindu.

The Hindu

Himanta and AIUDF’s Ajmal have a ‘secret understanding’ to defeat Congress, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accuses Assam CM of secret alliance with AIUDF to defeat Congress, alleges scams and mafia raj.

The Hindu

In Assam, two valleys divided on CAA, united in its absence as poll plank

“Even if somebody had come from Bangladesh, he won’t be able to apply under CAA, given the way rules are made. As per the rules, one needs to produce documents from Bangladesh. How is that possible, tell me?”

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In Assam, BJP tries to woo 1.21 cr women voters with schemes, ‘fake forms’

Gitarthi Bora, a 43-year-old resident of Bharti village in Assam's Sivasagar district, received a message last week on a WhatsApp group for the self-help group she is part of. It was from a senior, and invited her to attend chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s public meeting.

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Congress manifesto more aligned with interests of Pakistan, says Assam CM

The election manifesto of the Congress is more aligned with the interests of Pakistan than India, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said.

The Hindu

No plan to relocate refugees from Arunachal in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said there were no plans to relocate the Chakma and Hajong refugees from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Pinarayi Vijayan says both BJP and Congress are ‘anti-Kerala’

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says both BJP and Congress are ‘anti-Kerala’

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Assam CM vows citizenship for Bengali Hindus, scholarship for female students

Assam election updates: 'Mama ka warranty' follows 'Modi ka guarantee' as BJP makes promises for the future.

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No support from the BJP, ‘partial allies’ in the Opposition

One needs to ask whether the Opposition parties genuinely care about LGBTQ+ rights

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'Exodus' of Assam Congress leaders started after Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Congress leaders are joining the BJP after Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Titabor.

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Congress manifesto more appropriate for Pakistan elections: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticizes Congress manifesto as more suited for Pakistan, while Congress defends its inclusive promises.

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Congress playing religious card in Arunachal: Chief Minister Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister accuses Congress of playing religious card; Assam CM lists scams against Congress ahead of elections.

The Hindu

The biggest challenge yet for the great Indian election

Democracy in India at a crossroads as Opposition questions fairness of election process, impacting integrity and trust in democracy.

The Hindu

Haven’t discriminated, hope to get Muslim votes: Assam CM

The BJP is banking on the “equal treatment” of all communities and the “unprecedented” reign of peace to get Muslim votes in Assam in the Lok Sabha election, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Hindu

Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah to join BJP, claims CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claims State Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah will join the BJP, but Mr. Borah denies and calls it 'mind games'.

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