70.77 % polling in Assam in first phase of LS polls
Notably, Jorhat saw the highest turnout, reaching 76.20% by 3 pm.
Notably, Jorhat saw the highest turnout, reaching 76.20% by 3 pm.
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman's Abhijit Deb, Sonowal elaborates on his campaign strategy, aiming to secure victory in this closely watched race.
Sonowal also condemned the Congress for suppressing movements like the Assam movement.
Inaugurating various terminals across the region, including the Passenger-cum-Cargo Terminal at Bogibeel near Dibrugarh and the Inland Water Transport Terminal at Sonamura in Tripura, Sonowal emphasised their role in revitalising waterway transportation for both goods and passengers.
Speaking to the gathering he said, “The Prime Minister visited the states 64 times. And for the first time in the history a railway connectivity upto Aizawl from Siliguri to Gangtok has been taken. This is underway and it is a very difficult task” he added
The aircraft departed Guwahati at 11:55 to arrive in Dhaka with less than one hour and then returned back in the afternoon.
The Chief Minister also directed officials to take steps for making the entire stretch of the National Park more attractive for tourists.
The government announced ex gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those who are hospitalised.
Expressing concern over the deaths, the chief minister directed Upper Assam Divisional Commissioner Julie Sonowal to inquire into it and submit a report to the government within a month.
As protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 continued in Assam, a group of agitators vandalised a BJP office near here.
