A bitter political clash has erupted in Assam ahead of polling day, with Congress raising serious allegations and Himanta Sarma responding with threats of legal action and jail.
The development comes days after Bordoloi wrote a letter to AICC-in-charge of Assam, Jitendra Singh, alleging “humiliation” and the “party leadership’s lack of understanding” towards his concerns.
Bhupen Borah has revealed details of his conversation with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who called him after his resignation.
The brief rupture had revived comparisons to Himanta Biswa Sarma’s 2015 departure from Congress, a split that redrew Assam’s political map and accelerated the BJP’s ascent.
Saikia demanded that the investigation be monitored by a sitting or retired judge of the Gauhati High Court, arguing that only judicial oversight could ensure accountability in what he described as a case filled with “suspicious circumstances”.
The incident that involved the reported hurling of beef into the temple premises ignited a fresh wave of political and communal tensions in the state.
Congress leader and Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi officially took charge as the new president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Tuesday at the party’s headquarters in Guwahati.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday reignited yet another controversy by alleging that foreign powers, led by billionaire investor George Soros’ network, influenced a major decision of the Assam Congress in 2014.
Pointing out the proximity of Assam to Bangladesh with which the state shares border , Borah emphasised the potential impact of the ongoing crisis in the neighbouring country on Assam and warned against further identity verification issues for its residents.
Addressing a public rally at Kaziranga. Sarma expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ability to secure another term, asserting that voting for the BJP ensures meaningful representation.
