Key Issues Shaping Assam's 2026 Assembly Elections
Ahead of Assam's 2026 assembly polls, issues like Zubeen Garg's legacy, 'vote chori' allegations, floods, and infiltration dominate the BJP vs Congress battle. Explore the key political flashpoints.
Ahead of Assam's 2026 assembly polls, issues like Zubeen Garg's legacy, 'vote chori' allegations, floods, and infiltration dominate the BJP vs Congress battle. Explore the key political flashpoints.
As Assam heads to polls, the state's proposal to grant ST status to six communities faces fierce opposition from existing tribes, threatening to reshape the political landscape. Explore the complex framework and high-stakes conflict.
Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam alleges an international conspiracy and 'infiltrator' settlements, citing a 50% population rise in specific wards. He warns of a 'Bondi beach' situation if unchecked. Read the full report.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis pledges to deport illegal Bangladeshi migrants and work for a Marathi-Hindu mayor in Mumbai. He counters BJP's alleged Mumbai separation agenda as election rhetoric.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi frames the upcoming Assam assembly elections as a battle between the people and a 'raja', accusing the government of divisive tactics. Elections expected in March-April 2026.
RailTel secures a Rs 56.71 crore project to implement a Hospital Management Information System across seven major medical colleges in Assam, aiming to modernize patient care and hospital operations.
Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi announces party's strategy for Assam Assembly Elections 2026, targeting 100 seats and supporting allies in 26. Read the key resolutions.
A video shows a UP police officer claiming a device can detect Bangladeshi citizenship by scanning a man's back. The incident in Ghaziabad has triggered a major backlash. Read the full story.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches the Babu Scheme, offering Rs 1,000-2,000 monthly aid to low-income male college students from February. Read details on eligibility and the enhanced Orunodoi payout.
Assam govt to procure a cutting-edge proton therapy machine for cancer care, a first in India's public health system. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces mega infrastructure projects.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals over 2,000 people pushed back from border in three months. New policy aims to expel declared foreigners within a week. Read the full details.
BJP Assam chief Dilip Saikia asserts voters will compare 10 years of BJP rule with Congress's 70-year tenure. Party gears up for assembly polls with high-level meetings and PM Modi's visit planned.
Sweety Bibi and her two sons, declared illegal infiltrators, remain confined in Bangladesh. Their hope rests on a Supreme Court hearing on January 6. Will they ever return home to West Bengal?
Assam's Majuli and Barak Valley districts close schools and revise timings as temperatures plunge below 10°C. Get the latest updates on the cold wave impact on education.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 2026 as the election year, with BJP's central goal to return to power. He highlights women empowerment schemes distributing crores in financial aid.
A horrific incident in Assam's Golaghat district saw a couple burnt alive after being accused of witchcraft. Police have arrested three suspects as the community reels from the tragedy.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee countered Amit Shah's infiltration allegations, questioning the BJP's own governance and demanding accountability. Read the full political clash.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges to free Assam from infiltrators, launching BJP's election campaign. He cites govt's anti-encroachment drive and slams Congress. Read more.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges to remove illegal immigrants from Assam, criticising Congress for using them as a vote bank. Key issue for 2026 assembly polls.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Assam's Lakhimpur, urged voters to elect a government committed to driving out infiltrators and protecting the state's culture. He highlighted the BJP's track record on security and development.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, inaugurating a cultural project at Srimanta Sankardeva's birthplace, pledged to rid Assam of illegal infiltrators. He highlighted eviction drives and peace accords.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges to remove infiltrators, using Assam's Batadrava Than redevelopment as a key example. He accuses Congress of using illegal migrants as vote bank.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses Congress of treating infiltrators as a vote bank, vows to implement NRC nationwide. Get the full details on the political clash.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in Assam, claimed Congress views Bangladeshi infiltrators as a vote bank. He hailed the freeing of Srimanta Sankardeva's birthplace from encroachment. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a day-long visit to Assam, reviewing security and development projects. Key meetings on AFSPA and election preparedness scheduled.
Former BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya demands Nobel Committee revoke Muhammad Yunus's Peace Prize and pledges a campaign to identify Bangladeshi infiltrators in Indore. Full story inside.
Assam cabinet approves Mission Basundhara 3.0, settling land for 900+ families, amending 1886 Land Act for digital governance, and police reforms. Key decisions for state development.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns of a potential attempt to merge Assam with Bangladesh if demographic trends continue. He frames the upcoming elections as a battle for identity and culture. Read more.
Assam's draft electoral roll shows over 2.5 crore voters, a 7% rise since 2021. The list excludes 93,021 'D' voters. Public claims and objections open until Jan 22, 2026.
ECI releases Assam's draft electoral roll for SIR 2026; 10.56 lakh voters deleted. Here's a step-by-step guide to verify your name online before the state assembly polls.