PM not taking action against those involved in Panama scam: Assam CM
"BJP party is a safe haven for all corrupt people and black marketeer. If one joins BJP, then all his crimes are absolved," Gogoi said.
Apr 09, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
Assam polls: Only 8.6 pc women candidates in fray
They may have pipped men in the turnout for the first phase of the Assembly elections in Assam, but women make up an abysmal 8.6 per cent of the total candidates in the fray with all the major parties having given fewer tickets to them this time as compared to the 2011 polls.
Apr 09, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
PM Modi attacks Gogoi, says Congress running Assam with remote control
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the Tarun Gogoi-led Congress government in Assam for its alleged misrule and neglecting the people of the northeastern state.
Apr 08, 2016, 12:50 PM IST
Infiltration continues to be major poll plank in Assam
Infiltration has been a major poll plank in all Assam polls for the past four decades and the Assembly Election this year is no exception.
Apr 07, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
Assam elections: Lack of tie-up with Left may split secular votes, says Gogoi
Fighting perhaps the toughest electoral battle in his life, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi apprehends division of secular votes in the absence of an understanding with parties like the Left with whom he is not averse to having a post-poll tie up.
Apr 07, 2016, 14:10 PM IST
Assam Assembly polls: Sonia Gandhi to address rally in Barpeta today
Congress president Sonia Gandhi will on Thursday address an election rally in Barpeta District of Assam ahead of the second phase of the polling.
Apr 07, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
West Bengal polls first phase sees nearly 81% turnout; over 78% votes cast in Assam
Braving the sweltering heat and oppressive humidity, nearly 81 percent of the 40 lakh voters cast their ballot in three Maoist-affected districts of West Bengal on Monday in the first phase of the assembly polls covering 18 constituencies.
Apr 04, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
BJP confident of forming government in Assam
BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said there is a favourable mood in Assam and there is clear anger against 15 years of Tarun Gogoi's rule.
Apr 04, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
West Bengal, Assam polls - Phase 1: As it happened
Over 81 percent voter turnout was recorded in the first part of the first phase Assembly poll in West Bengal on Monday.
Apr 04, 2016, 08:20 AM IST
First phase of Assam Assembly polls begins amid tight security
The Congress is contesting all 65 constituencies, the BJP 54 and its alliance partners AGP in 11 and BPF in three.
Apr 04, 2016, 07:23 AM IST
Assembly polls begin Monday in West Bengal, Assam
In Assam, the ruling Congress, the BJP-AGP-BPF alliance and the AIUDF are locked in a keen battle where the first phase of elections will be held in 65 of the 126 constituencies.
Apr 03, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
Assam Assembly polls 2016: Campaigning ends for first phase, 539 candidates in fray
Campaigning in 65 assembly constituencies in Upper Assam, the north bank of Brahmaputra river and Barak Valley where polling will be held in the first phase on Monday, came to an end on Saturday.
Apr 02, 2016, 22:59 PM IST
Campaigning for first phase of polling in West Bengal, Assam ends today
The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements in Assam and West Bengal to ensure smooth Assembly Elections.
Apr 02, 2016, 10:02 AM IST
BJP CM candidate Sarbananda Sonowal a 'migratory bird', says Tarun Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today described BJP's chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal as a "migratory bird" for Majuli from where he is contesting for the first time.
Apr 02, 2016, 00:58 AM IST
Assam Assembly Elections 2016: BJP CM candidate Sarbananda Sonowal a 'migratory bird', says Tarun Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday described BJP's chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal as a "migratory bird" for Majuli from where he is contesting for the first time.
Apr 02, 2016, 00:40 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2016: Opinion poll predicts hung Assembly in Assam; ouster of Congress-led alliance in Kerala
Mamata Banerjee may retain power in West Bengal and Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu while it may be a hung assembly in Assam with an edge to the BJP and the Left return to power in Kerala, says a poll survey.
Apr 01, 2016, 21:58 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi to woo voters ahead of crucial Assam elections
In bid to woo voters ahead of Assembly elections, Congress President Sonia Gandhi will address two rallies in poll-bound Assam.
Mar 30, 2016, 08:30 AM IST
BJP+ to get majority in Assam polls, Congress to lose power: Survey
BJP and its allies will form the next government in Assam, as per an opinion survey.
Mar 29, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
Assam CM Gogoi alleges BJP used moneybags in attempt to topple his govt
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday accused BJP of spending "hundreds of crores" of rupees in an attempt to topple his government with the help of Governor, echoing allegations of his Himachal counterpart that BJP was trying to destablise Congress governments in states.
Mar 29, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
Assam polls: Campaign for first phase underway in full-swing
The campaigning for the first phase of assembly elections in Assam is underway in full-swing, with top leaders from prominent political parties addressing series of rallies to woo the voters.
Mar 28, 2016, 11:22 AM IST
