A victory here would not only mark Gogoi’s first entry into Assam assembly, but also endear him to a quieter, yet sizeable, constituency across Assam that finds Sarma’s style unappealing.
People have not stopped grieving the singer’s death. While parties promise justice for him, the matter has not quite translated into an electoral fault line that could shape poll outcomes.
In interview with ThePrint, Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi talks about probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s death, alliance with Raijor Dal and AJP, and accusations levelled by Himanta Biswa Sarma.
BJP pejoratively branding the trio as ‘Miya, Miya Pro & Miya Pro Max’ in an apparent attempt to paint them as pro-Muslim highlighted its unease over the prospect of such an alliance.
On Tuesday evening, Sarma is expected to meet Borah, who now claims not to be associated with any party, after which Borah is likely to announce his political future.
Through his shrill rhetoric since joining the BJP from the Congress in 2015, Assam CM has painted Bangladeshi infiltration as an existential threat to the Northeast state.
Rejecting PM's allegation that Congress capitulated to Muslim League on Vande Mataram, Oppn says BJP's political ancestors were absent from the freedom struggle where the song was chanted.
Assam BJP election ad campaign 'Assam without BJP' shows Muslims overcrowding the Guwahati airport & stadium, among other places. Assembly polls are due in 2026.
In fiery address in Parliament, Congress MP also said Centre must take moral responsibility for security lapse that led to Pahalgam terror attack and not 'take cover behind J&K L-G'.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
Gaurav Gogoi’s arrogance has cost the Assam Congress dearly.
His head was in the clouds after winning from his late father’s constituency.
Also, the Congress candidate Mr. Rockybul Hossain is widely known to be a criminal and corrupt person. The reputation certainly did not help.
Gaurav Gogoi’s arrogance has cost the Assam Congress dearly.
His head was in the clouds after winning from his late father’s constituency.
Also, the Congress candidate Mr. Rockybul Hossain is widely known to be a criminal and corrupt person. The reputation certainly did not help.