The CM also said the 3-phase polling was peaceful and it reflected that his government was successful in restoring peace in Assam after decades of insurgency and violence.
Bengal, Kerala, Assam — each key state election has a serious ‘Muslim party’ in fray. A lot of young voters are drawn to them, but others are sticking with tried-and-tested ‘secular’ parties.
Polling is underway for 31 seats in the third phase of Bengal elections and 40 seats in the final phase in Assam. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are voting in single-phase polls.
Assam minister Sarma was initially barred from campaigning till 4 April for allegedly making threatening remarks against Bodoland People's Front chief Hagrama Mohilary.
Addressing an election rally in Assam's Baksa district, PM Modi said people of the state have rejected violence for development, peace, unity and stability.
The EC Friday barred the senior Assam minister from campaigning for 48 hours for allegedly making threatening remarks against Bodoland People's Front chief Hagrama Mohilary.
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Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
the problem with the Congress is Rahul Gandhi – Sonia Gandhi – Priyanka Vadra. Nothing in this god forsaken party will change as long as this lot are in the party continuously. The should be forced out on a 5 year compulsory sabattical, – and if they are still welcome by then – and wish to participate in the party – and are able to – fine.
With one stroke the present congress lead by Sonia can be wiped out. Margeret Alwa has recorded a blatant lie in her book regarding Rajiv 1991 tour itinerary to Tamilnadu where he was killed. This matter ls pending with the Union Home Ministry, Government of India since 25/12/2020.
congress won in MP, Rajasthan, Chatisgarh, Jharkhand with its ally, and even in Bihar with its ally in 2015, and had string of defeats also. No denying. but the poor attempt by the author known for his visceral hatred for the Gandhis lack the decency to accept that all these victories were again under the leadership of Rahul . And he had the guts to take responsibility for the defeats. And the gujarati duoploy who are the darlings of the author snatched congress victories in Goa, Manipur and Mp and even in karnataka engaging its utterly contemptutous template of luring intimidation and threat to dislodge duly democratically formed govts to install its own. I am sure the author with his known sympathy for the duo will brand it chanakya neeti a synonym for manipulation and unethical ways. true he cannot match the rhetoric and connecting capacity of a fraudulent leader who has done nothing other than lecturing but alleast honest and sincere. he should continue to target Modi irrespective of losing or winning because Modi is now bjp. BJp minus Modi is zero. even without Modi rss ofcourse will resurrect bjp with all its might . but atleast for a decade if this autocrat is dislodged the nation can breath easy. see the rafale story unveiling. These journalists cannot sleep without talking, writing and attacking the family because whether the rss, bjp , its godi media or most of the journalists fear the family. and it is good publicity to attack because it is the fasion of the day and pays.
I watched Sarma’s interview on a channel and was impressed (and I don’t even live in Assam). That man is PM material or at least a replacement for Gadkari when he exits the scene.
I hope Assam is able to make the most of his skills whilst he is still in Assam. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him move to the Centre after the next election in 2024 (he is only 52 years old now).
The one where he said there is no Corona and there is no need to wear masks and we can celebrate Bihu without curbs (speaking as Health Minister of the state)?
Congress lao Assam bhachao.
Congress is coming back to power with a landslide victory undoubtedly.
DK has a sharp political mind but he forgets that Rahul cannot change his style now. Modi will finish him with barbs and make a fool of him. Rahul is now prisoner of his style. But if Priyanka takes over after May, it may be another thing and she can try something different. But the question of her credibility will come up.
Assuming BJP does not win in Assam, credit will go to Jitendra Singh and not to Rahul. At national level, Rahul will continue as he is and the Assam experiment will there itself. if Congress loses Assam, all the blame will go to Jitendra and Rahul will feel vindicated that his approach is the best!
Assamese people (all community) don’t recognise AIUDF and their leadership,,, they may get advantage in Bangladeshi Muslims dominant areas i.e.lower Assam,,but will almost blank in Upper Assam,,,and that was the main reason for Mr.Tarun Gogoi never allow the coalition with AIUDF
The sad part is that if the Congress party does well, Rahul and Priyanka will take the credit. Priyanka will think her picking tea leaves was responsible for victory!
Except Citizenship( Amendment )Act, BJP is better than Congress for Assam. Congress has given an assurance to the people in Assam that it will drop CAA.But how?
The Congress alliance is convinced that it will win in the Assam assembly election.Perhaps, the hope the Congress has been nursing might not become a reality.The local people in Assam do not support AIDUF party , an ally of Congress.The leaders the Congress in Assam are controlled are corrupt and inefficient.As such, Congress does not get support from a section of people in Assam.Assam needs a government that will oppose the CAA, and do works for the speedy development of the state.Assam does want a corrupt government too.
10-party opposition alliance wanting to come to power ………….. remember the joke of a state Govt in Maharashtra? You want to turn Assam into another joke?
Looks like many of the ‘journalists’ at The Print have made it their life’s mission to educate the one who according to them hasn’t yet seen the light. Maybe it’s time that they take their own advice, learn something themselves and change their own templates of wishing to see the yuvaraaj ascending the throne. It’s time they change their own templates and start endorsing candidates who are hardworking, passionate and experienced, rather then constantly giving sermons to an entitled wannabe whose claim rests only on an accident of birth.
The fact that articles are still being written about Rahul Gandhi, that he is still being discussed, despite having done nothing of note in his entire political career, shows the influence of the deep state on media and that the end of this influence is very near
The content of this article require no comment or response.
Mr.D.K.Singh, There is a proverb in Kannada which roughly translates thus: “Throwing pearls before an ass”. No use of giving advice to Rahul Gandhi. If he could not learn lessons from two electrol drubbings in 2014 and 2019, do you expect him to learn from his inferiors in Assam. No chance.
Is quint BJP’s Dalal ? Congress and written off in Assam ? It was and is still the single largest party in terms of vote share in Assam’s assembly….. didn’t the writer know that ? Print for BJP is what quint is for Left ?
True Print has been printing for last 5years that Congress is finished in Assam & it is all RahulGandhi’s fault. Now that Cong may win they have to sell story differently but still blame RG
It’s easier said than done. People do remember that they had a great opportunity to do things for 15 years but did little. Also, even as execution capability/ commitment is suspect, corruption inhibiting execution is the big concern- as borne out by the 15 years in Assam or 10 years nationally. So while positive campaign is a good idea, re establishing credibility is a tough job. Leaders trying to connect with people on the ground level is great and needs to be sustained, so if not this time, at least next time. And yes, it’s definitely a better template than the one Rahul Gandhi uses.
the problem with the Congress is Rahul Gandhi – Sonia Gandhi – Priyanka Vadra. Nothing in this god forsaken party will change as long as this lot are in the party continuously. The should be forced out on a 5 year compulsory sabattical, – and if they are still welcome by then – and wish to participate in the party – and are able to – fine.
Good analysis. Is rahul baba listening?
With one stroke the present congress lead by Sonia can be wiped out. Margeret Alwa has recorded a blatant lie in her book regarding Rajiv 1991 tour itinerary to Tamilnadu where he was killed. This matter ls pending with the Union Home Ministry, Government of India since 25/12/2020.
congress won in MP, Rajasthan, Chatisgarh, Jharkhand with its ally, and even in Bihar with its ally in 2015, and had string of defeats also. No denying. but the poor attempt by the author known for his visceral hatred for the Gandhis lack the decency to accept that all these victories were again under the leadership of Rahul . And he had the guts to take responsibility for the defeats. And the gujarati duoploy who are the darlings of the author snatched congress victories in Goa, Manipur and Mp and even in karnataka engaging its utterly contemptutous template of luring intimidation and threat to dislodge duly democratically formed govts to install its own. I am sure the author with his known sympathy for the duo will brand it chanakya neeti a synonym for manipulation and unethical ways. true he cannot match the rhetoric and connecting capacity of a fraudulent leader who has done nothing other than lecturing but alleast honest and sincere. he should continue to target Modi irrespective of losing or winning because Modi is now bjp. BJp minus Modi is zero. even without Modi rss ofcourse will resurrect bjp with all its might . but atleast for a decade if this autocrat is dislodged the nation can breath easy. see the rafale story unveiling. These journalists cannot sleep without talking, writing and attacking the family because whether the rss, bjp , its godi media or most of the journalists fear the family. and it is good publicity to attack because it is the fasion of the day and pays.
I watched Sarma’s interview on a channel and was impressed (and I don’t even live in Assam). That man is PM material or at least a replacement for Gadkari when he exits the scene.
I hope Assam is able to make the most of his skills whilst he is still in Assam. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him move to the Centre after the next election in 2024 (he is only 52 years old now).
The one where he said there is no Corona and there is no need to wear masks and we can celebrate Bihu without curbs (speaking as Health Minister of the state)?
Congress lao Assam bhachao.
Congress is coming back to power with a landslide victory undoubtedly.
DK has a sharp political mind but he forgets that Rahul cannot change his style now. Modi will finish him with barbs and make a fool of him. Rahul is now prisoner of his style. But if Priyanka takes over after May, it may be another thing and she can try something different. But the question of her credibility will come up.
Assuming BJP does not win in Assam, credit will go to Jitendra Singh and not to Rahul. At national level, Rahul will continue as he is and the Assam experiment will there itself. if Congress loses Assam, all the blame will go to Jitendra and Rahul will feel vindicated that his approach is the best!
Assamese people (all community) don’t recognise AIUDF and their leadership,,, they may get advantage in Bangladeshi Muslims dominant areas i.e.lower Assam,,but will almost blank in Upper Assam,,,and that was the main reason for Mr.Tarun Gogoi never allow the coalition with AIUDF
why are you all journalists so insistent on giving lessons to rahul gandhi when he is not interested in learning.
The sad part is that if the Congress party does well, Rahul and Priyanka will take the credit. Priyanka will think her picking tea leaves was responsible for victory!
Except Citizenship( Amendment )Act, BJP is better than Congress for Assam. Congress has given an assurance to the people in Assam that it will drop CAA.But how?
The Congress alliance is convinced that it will win in the Assam assembly election.Perhaps, the hope the Congress has been nursing might not become a reality.The local people in Assam do not support AIDUF party , an ally of Congress.The leaders the Congress in Assam are controlled are corrupt and inefficient.As such, Congress does not get support from a section of people in Assam.Assam needs a government that will oppose the CAA, and do works for the speedy development of the state.Assam does want a corrupt government too.
10-party opposition alliance wanting to come to power ………….. remember the joke of a state Govt in Maharashtra? You want to turn Assam into another joke?
Don’t expect ₩Pappu to learn anything from anywhere. It is not necessary. It is enough if this country and especially Wynad learns something.
The author is totally biased and nothing sensible would come out of him, that much I can say.
Looks like many of the ‘journalists’ at The Print have made it their life’s mission to educate the one who according to them hasn’t yet seen the light. Maybe it’s time that they take their own advice, learn something themselves and change their own templates of wishing to see the yuvaraaj ascending the throne. It’s time they change their own templates and start endorsing candidates who are hardworking, passionate and experienced, rather then constantly giving sermons to an entitled wannabe whose claim rests only on an accident of birth.
The fact that articles are still being written about Rahul Gandhi, that he is still being discussed, despite having done nothing of note in his entire political career, shows the influence of the deep state on media and that the end of this influence is very near
The content of this article require no comment or response.
Jai Hind.
Mr.D.K.Singh, There is a proverb in Kannada which roughly translates thus: “Throwing pearls before an ass”. No use of giving advice to Rahul Gandhi. If he could not learn lessons from two electrol drubbings in 2014 and 2019, do you expect him to learn from his inferiors in Assam. No chance.
Is quint BJP’s Dalal ? Congress and written off in Assam ? It was and is still the single largest party in terms of vote share in Assam’s assembly….. didn’t the writer know that ? Print for BJP is what quint is for Left ?
True Print has been printing for last 5years that Congress is finished in Assam & it is all RahulGandhi’s fault. Now that Cong may win they have to sell story differently but still blame RG
It’s easier said than done. People do remember that they had a great opportunity to do things for 15 years but did little. Also, even as execution capability/ commitment is suspect, corruption inhibiting execution is the big concern- as borne out by the 15 years in Assam or 10 years nationally. So while positive campaign is a good idea, re establishing credibility is a tough job. Leaders trying to connect with people on the ground level is great and needs to be sustained, so if not this time, at least next time. And yes, it’s definitely a better template than the one Rahul Gandhi uses.
Exactly