The Latest Breaking News from Himanta Biswa Sarma

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. 

Newslaundry · Jun 11, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · May 28, 2024

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.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

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 · May 10, 2024

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 · May 6, 2024

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 · May 5, 2024

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 · May 3, 2024

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 · May 1, 2024

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?” 

Newslaundry · Apr 25, 2024

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. 

Newslaundry · Apr 25, 2024