Assam assembly elections

In a shocking incident during the Assam Legislative Assembly elections yesterday, a Muslim polling officer at a polling station in Bongaigaon constituency stopped the...

The Indian National Congress (INC) on Wednesday faced a massive setback in Assam, as its candidate for the Udalguri constituency, Suren Daimari, resigned from...

“After forming the government, we will implement the Uniform Civil Code in Assam. UGC means that there will be a common law for everyone. After this, no one will be permitted to have four marriages. We have already banned Triple Talaq. Now, after banning four marriages, we will stop demographic change as well,” Minister Shah said.

“Assam has witnessed a massive transformation in the last 10 years, and I urge your sustained support for the NDA in this election,” he said.

The BJP has promised to "protect the land, heritage and dignity of the indigenous people of Assam," in its election manifesto.

The development comes just two days after Bordoloi publicly said he had been “humiliated” within the party.

The people have been turning out in large numbers to greet the Chief Minister as the Chief Minister's campaign convoy passed through the region.

Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi will contest from Jorhat, contesting his first Assembly polls.

The former state president submitted his resignation to Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, saying he would await their response. Himanta Biswa Sarma indicated he would meet Borah, fuelling speculation over his next political move.