Assam civic polls: Counting of votes underway, BJP leads in 296 wards
According to the Assam State Election Commission, by 10 am BJP and its allies were leading in 296 out of 977 wards. Followed by Congress and its allies in 66 wards.
Mar 09, 2022, 11:35 AM IST
Big things related to Assam Election Results, BJP+ wins 75 out of 126 seats
While the people of West Bengal have given an overwhelming majority to Mamata Banerjee, the BJP has returned to Assam. According to Election Commission data, the BJP coalition government in Assam seems to be forming again.
May 03, 2021, 08:16 AM IST
Give us another 5 years we will solve infiltration problem: Amit Shah in Assam ahead of polls
Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that the grand old party, despite "ruling the state for 15 years and having a prime minister who was a representative from the state", did nothing to solve the issue of illegal immigration from neighbouring countries.
Mar 14, 2021, 17:39 PM IST
BJP pockets 41% of total seats, marches ahead of Congress in Assam panchayat polls
The BJP has bagged 10,953 seats, followed by the Congress 8,646, Independents 2,927 as counting for the 26,808 posts across the state continued, Assam State Election Commissioner (ASEC) said in a press release.
Dec 16, 2018, 18:51 PM IST
BJP surges in Assam panchayat polls, CM Sarbananda Sonowal thanks voters
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal thanked the people for taking part in the election in large numbers and voting for "development and good governance".
Dec 15, 2018, 00:40 AM IST
Assam: 75% voter turnout in second phase of panchayat polls
Voting will continue till late in the night in 900 polling stations as many voters entered the polling stations in the last hour before the end of the stipulated time, Assam State Election Commissioner H N Bora told reporters here.
Dec 09, 2018, 20:33 PM IST
BJP, AGP, BPF make history in Assam, win 86 seats; CM designate Sarbananda Sonowal thanks people for massive support
BJP President Amit Shah too has congratulated the prime minister and CM designate Sarbananda Sonowal over the emphatic victory in Assam.
May 19, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
Assam Assembly Election Results 2016 - As it happened
BJP is all set to form the government in Assam as the final tally is out. BJP and its two poll allies AGP and BPF have secured 86 seats in the 126-member assembly. Catch all the latest updates here!
May 19, 2016, 22:23 PM IST
Assam CM Tarun Gogoi admitted to hospital in Guwahati, details awaited
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has been hospitalised on Saturday evening following health related problems, according to ANI reports.
Apr 30, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
Wanted terrorist neutralized in Assam, AK-81 assault rifle recovered
The Army deployed in poll-bound Assam neutralized a terrorist in Talpathar village in Tinsukia district today and recovered arms from his possession.
Apr 27, 2016, 19:41 PM IST
Assam polls: AASU leaders slam Tarun Gogoi for commenting 'RSS behind 80s' students agitation'
Besides strong reactions from present and past AASU leaders, others have also expressed their reservations, saying that the people of Assam had spent from their own pockets to keep the movement going.
Apr 18, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
Shocking! Muslim man divorces wife after she votes for BJP in Assam
Estranged couples often have several reasons to end a long-term relationship, but this one has a bizarre political angle attached to it.
Apr 15, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
Assam Assembly Elections 2016: An overview
By - Manisha Singh/Sanjeeb Baruah
Apr 11, 2016, 00:48 AM IST
Manmohan Singh, wife to vote in Assam polls on Monday
Manmohan Singh has been a member of the Rajya Sabha from Assam since 1991.
Apr 10, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
Assam elections 2016: Govt declares public holiday for April 11 polls
The first phase of polling in the state was held on April 4 while the second phase will commence on April 11.
Apr 10, 2016, 20:07 PM IST
Assam assembly polls: Hindu Bengali organisations skeptical of Modi's eviction policy, says report
“Modi is conspicuous by his silence on the issue of evicted Bengalis in Assam.”
Apr 10, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
Assam elections: Will soon shield Indo-Bangla border; Congress shedding crocodile tears, says Rajnath
Rajnath Singh criticised the Congress for not taking any steps to solve the state's myriad and burning issues despite being in power for 15 years.
Apr 10, 2016, 19:03 PM IST
Assam polls: All corruption cases under Congress rule will be investigated, says Amit Shah
BJP will also initiate a CBI probe into all chit fund-related cases in Assam, BJP president Amit Shah said.
Apr 10, 2016, 18:46 PM IST
Elaborate security arrangements for 2nd phase of polling in Assam, Bengal on Monday
In Assam, 61 constituencies covering lower and central parts of the state will go to the polls in this phase.
Apr 10, 2016, 17:06 PM IST
Assembly elections 2016: Campaign ends in Assam, 31 West Bengal seats for April 11 vote
PM Narendra Modi, who led the campaign from the front for the BJP-AGP-BPF alliance in both the phases in Assam, addressed four election rallies.
Apr 09, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
