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20 Jul

Assam gears up for by-elections amidst political strategies

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Anurag Goel, has confirmed that by-elections for five Assembly constituencies in the state are anticipated to take place in September. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Janata Bhawan on Friday. The five constituencies slated for by-elections are Samaguri, Sidli, Dholai, Bongaigaon, and Behali. These seats became vacant following the election of their previous representatives to the Lok Sabha. CEO Anurag Goel stated that the by-elections will adhere to the boundaries of the former assembly constituencies. Key Dates: July 30: Release of the draft voter list for the constituencies. July 30 to…

20 Jul

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says Assam to be Muslim-Majority state by 2041

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Assam Government has been taking major steps in the state to control Muslim population. Earlier, the government has announced to abolish Muslim marriage and Divorce Act. Recently, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that Muslim population is rising by 30 per cent every day which is double the Hindu population growth of 16 per cent. Assam CM said, "By 2041, Assam will become a Muslim-majority state. It's a reality and nobody can stop it." He also attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by saying, "Congress has the most important role in arresting the population growth of Muslims… If Rahul…

19 Jul

To ensure justice for daughters in Assam, govt to table new act

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to safeguard move against child marriage, has decided to abolish Muslim marriage act. The Assam government will table a new act in the upcoming monsoon session of the assembly. He said, "We have taken a significant step to ensure justice for our daughters and sisters by putting additional safeguards against child marriage. In the meeting of the Assam cabinet today, we have decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act, 1935." The Assam CM also said repealing will bring parity in registration of marriage and divorce.

18 Jul

‘Matter of life & death’ says Assam CM on Muslim population rise

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that Muslim community population is rising in the state, Assam. He said, "I come from Assam and demographic change is a big issue for me. Muslim population in my state is 40 per cent now, which was 12 per cent in 1951. It is not a political issue for me, but a matter of life and death." Assam CM who is also the BJP's Jharkhand election co-in charge, accused Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for converting Jharkhand into a mini-Bangladesh. Sarma said, "The infiltrators come to Jharkhand and marry tribal girls to…

16 Jul

Assam: Most Bengali Hindus refused to take CAA route says Assam CM

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently spoke about NRC draft of 2019 where number of applicants were left out including Bengali Hindus. The Bengali Hindus community has refused to take route of Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) as they have legal documents to prove themselves as Indian citizens said the Assam CM. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma notified, "We thought a large number of people would apply for citizenship through the CAA. But as of today, only eight Bengali Hindus have applied and only two of them have appeared for the interview. Our party workers carried out an outreach programme…

15 Jul

Assam CM confirms to retain ADR exam pattern as per feedbacks

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has earlier notified about changes of Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE) for upcoming 3rd & 4th grade exams which will consist of three phase- Prelims, Mains and Viva like APSC exam pattern. To this students and aspirants has expressed displeasure for the sudden change. Following, Assam CM on demand notified about revisiting the exam pattern again and make changes if required. Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after revisiting the pattern has notified by saying that, "Aspirants’ feedback accepted. Acknowledging the feedback received from aspirants and people regarding not changing the ADRE exam pattern,…

13 Jul

Assam CM clueless on Mahatma Gandhi statue destruction of Tinsukia

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Mahatma Gandhi's statue which was of 5.5 foot placed at Gandhi Chowk in Tinsukia district, was removed by an excavator. The news has led to massive controversy, protest in the state. Political members have been accusing Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for the removal. Pritam Neog, AASU leader said, "When we met the municipal board and the town committee, they told us they have a plan to build clock tower but our question is why the civil society here was not taken into confidence before taking the decision to uproot the Gandhi statue?" Further, Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi,…

12 Jul

Assam Govt to revise changes in ADR exam pattern

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Assam Direct Recruitment (ADR) exam which a massive job drive is set to held very soon again. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier on updating its date has also informed that the exam pattern for ADR III & IV grade will consist of three phase like the APSC, Prelims, Mains & Viva. As soon the Assam CM informed about the same, their were storm of criticism in the comment section, aspirants have been expressing their displeasure with the new system. Assam CM has now again decided to revisit the exam pattern for a change, he said, "A govt that…

11 Jul

Real life Harry Potter snake found in Assam, CM shares picture

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Assam's Kaziranga National park has recently found a snake named Salazar Slytherin. The is named as such after Harry Potter character. Harry Potter one of the most watched series novel by kids specially written by author JK Rowling. In the novel Harry Potter, Salazar Slytherin was one of the co-founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Along with Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Helga Hufflepuff, Slytherin established the school. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma delighted sharing the pictures of the snake posted on his social media handle saying, "Guess what, kids? Kaziranga just found a real-life Harry Potter…

11 Jul

Three arrested in Jogighopa for trafficking, 2 girls rescued in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Jogighopa police in Bongaigaon district of Assam have apprehended three individuals suspected of human trafficking. Identified as Arbaaz Khan, his father Papu Khan, and mother Bashiran Nesa, the trio was caught allegedly attempting to marry off a 14-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh under false pretenses of travel outside the state. Case No. 114/24 has been registered against them under Section 87/143 of the Indian Penal Code at Jogighopa police station, where investigations are underway. The proactive stance taken by the police underscores their resolute commitment to ensuring justice and protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation.Meanwhile, in a parallel incident, the…