Assam

On the occasion of Independence Day, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the under-construction Dighalipukhuri–Noonmati flyover in Guwahati, which will be the city’s longest, will be named after Maharaja Prithu

"I also spoke about our Government's efforts in ensuring all-around development of the State and lauded our forces' bravery. I also implored people to fight for and defend the identity of Assam from going extinct in the coming days due to demographic changes," the Assam CM said.

A team of researchers from Tezpur University have developed an affordable and portable device to detect Tuberculosis (TB) using a smartphone.

Gogoi accused the Sarma government of unfairly targeting linguistic and religious minorities over his government's crackdown against illegal encroachments.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a survey will be conducted in Guwahati to identify illegal immigrants and encroachers.

Amit Shah referenced Gaurav Gogoi's ties to Pakistan, during "Operation Sindoor" discussion in the Parliament.

The BJP, meanwhile, is framing the issue differently, that true Bengali pride lies in protecting the culture from demographic invasion, not in sheltering illegal immigrants.

Sarma pointed out that his government had come under significant international pressure but refused to suspend the action.

Research based on Census 2011 data shows a visible rise in Muslim and Christian populations in West Bengal and Northeastern states, while the Hindu population share is declining.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lashed out at Mamata Banerjee for misleading people and conflating action against illegal encroachment as action against Bengalis.