Himanta's wife passport row: Congress MP Randeep Surjewala summoned by Assam police on Saturday In a notable escalation, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala has received a summons to report to Guwahati on May 23 as part of the Assam crime branch's investigation into a controversial passport matter involving Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. This comes after Pawan Khera faced scrutiny related to her passport and citizenship claims. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Congress_leader #Minister_Himanta #Randeep_Singh #Singh_Surjewala #Randeep_Surjewala #involving_Chief #Surjewala_summoned
Assam election results 2026: Key fights to watch from Jalukbari to Jorhat The high-stakes Assam assembly elections are set for results on May 4, with the BJP aiming for a third consecutive term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Exit polls suggest an edge for the BJP, while the Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi, seeks a comeback. Key constituencies like Jalukbari and Jorhat witnessed closely watched contests. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Minister_Himanta #assembly_elections #Assam_assembly #Assam_election #consecutive_term #high-stakes_Assam #BJP_aiming
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy to protest remarks by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Bangladesh summoned India's acting High Commissioner to protest remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, stressing the need to avoid comments that could harm bilateral ties. Dhaka conveyed its displeasure, describing the statements as disparaging to Bangladesh-India relations and highlighting the counterproductive nature of statements straining ties. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Assam_Chief #Minister_Himanta #High_Commissioner #Indian_envoy #summons_Indian #protest_remarks #Sarma_Bangladesh
Today's Chanakya predicts BJP landslide in Assam, neck-and-neck fight between UDF and LDF in Kerala Today's Chanakya exit polls predict a landslide victory for the BJP in Assam, indicating a second term for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. In Kerala, the projections show a close contest between the incumbent LDF and the UDF, with the BJP expected to secure a few seats. Projections for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are still awaited. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Assam #Minister_Himanta #predicts_BJP #Today_Chanakya #Chanakya_exit #Chanakya_predicts #Kerala_Today
Assam elections 2026: The 5 big factors that could tip the scales Assam gears up for a direct electoral clash between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's BJP and Gaurav Gogoi's Congress. Key factors shaping the verdict include delimitation changes, the 'infiltration' narrative, welfare schemes like Orunodoi, tribal and tea garden voter influence, and a fragmented opposition. The election tests the BJP's political model against opposition revival. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Gaurav_Gogoi #Minister_Himanta #Gogoi_Congress #Sarma_BJP #scales_Assam #Assam_gears #direct_electoral
'False and fabricated': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleges ‘Pakistani link’ after Congress claims on wife’s passports The political climate in Assam has heated up as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi of presenting forged travel documents sourced from a Pakistani broadcaster during a recent press conference. Together with his wife, Sarma has filed a formal complaint, arguing that the passports were doctored. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Gaurav_Gogoi #Minister_Himanta #Pawan_Khera #accused_Congress #leaders_Pawan #Pakistani_link’ #Congress_claims
Watch: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma grooves to BJP's campaign song at Bongaigaon rally Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma danced to a BJP campaign song at a rally in Bongaigaon, celebrating the party's outreach for the upcoming assembly elections. He had previously released three theme songs, penned and composed by party workers, to connect with voters emotionally and convey the BJP's vision of protection and development for Assam. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Assam_Chief #Minister_Himanta #BJP_campaign #Sarma_grooves #Sarma_danced #campaign_song #Bongaigaon_rally
Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP; CM hints at recommending him for polls Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi has switched from Congress to BJP, a day after leaving his former party. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed him, suggesting Bordoloi will contest assembly elections. Bordoloi cited internal party issues and feeling insulted. This move precedes the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, with the BJP seeking a third term. #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Minister_Himanta #assembly_elections #joins_BJP #Pradyut_Bordoloi #Pradyut #Bordoloi_joins #Bordoloi #polls_Assam
Sarma vs Gogoi: How a decade-old Congress rift turned into Assam's fiercest political showdown Assam's political landscape is heating up as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi trade sharp accusations. The ongoing war of words between both the leaders has turned into a major political showdown. What began over a decade ago as a rift within the Congress has now become one of the most bitter political rivalries. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Gaurav_Gogoi #Minister_Himanta #leader_Gaurav #Assam_fiercest #Gogoi_trade #showdown_Assam #sharp_accusations
More Congress MLAs to go saffron in Assam? 'No vacancy now, but there's a schedule,' says CM Sarma Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed a schedule exists for senior Congress leaders to join the BJP, following former state chief Bhupen Borah's switch. Sarma asserted this move would leave no Hindu leaders in the Congress in Assam, with further defections planned for future elections. #Congress #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Assam #Assam_Chief #Minister_Himanta #Bhupen_Borah #chief_Bhupen #Congress_MLAs #Borah_switch
Assam assembly polls: Congress releases '20-point chargesheet' against BJP govt; accuses it of 'rampant corruption' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra released a 20-point charge sheet against the BJP-led Assam government, accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and using state machinery to create fear among minorities. The Congress highlighted unfulfilled promises, including ST status for indigenous communities and increased wages for tea garden workers, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. #Chief_Minister #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Minister_Himanta #Priyanka_Gandhi #Gandhi_Vadra #BJP_govt #accusing_Chief #Vadra_released #Assam_government
'My wife visited Pak for work-related purpose': Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Assam CM Himanta Sarma's allegations Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has strongly denied allegations made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma linking him to Pakistan. Gogoi called the claims false and demanded the immediate release of an SIT report to prove his innocence. He accused the Chief Minister of targeting his family and a community. #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Assam_Congress #Congress_leader #Gaurav_Gogoi #Himanta_Sarma #Minister_Himanta #leader_Gaurav #visited_Pak #Sarma_linking
'Nothing but a call to genocide': Congress hits out at BJP over Himanta Sarma's 'point-blank' video, seeks judicial action The Congress party has accused the BJP of promoting hate and targeting minorities. This follows a video posted by the BJP's Assam unit showing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma firing a rifle at two individuals identified as minorities. The Congress has demanded strict judicial action, calling the video a call to genocide. #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Himanta_Sarma #Minister_Himanta #Congress_party #promoting_hate #BJP_Assam #Congress_hits #targeting_minorities #seeks_judicial
Blatant lie: Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam CM Himanta Sarma over ‘Miya Muslims’ remarks; alleges misuse of SC's name Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of misusing the Supreme Court's name to justify his "Miya Muslims" remarks. Gogoi labelled Sarma's claims as a "blatant lie," asserting the chief minister falsely attributed words to the apex court. He urged the Supreme Court to take cognisance of these remarks. #Miya_Muslims #Himanta_Biswa #Biswa_Sarma #Gaurav_Gogoi #Blatant_lie #Himanta_Sarma #Assam_Chief #Minister_Himanta #slams_Assam #accused_Assam
