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Assam Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Jalukbari constituency, Himanta Biswa Sarma, celebrates with party workers after winning in the state Assembly election results, in Guwahati, on May 4.

Swearing-in ceremony of new Assam govt on May 12

May 7, 2026, 03:36 PM - 3 min read

The new BJP-led NDA government in Assam will take oath on May 12 in Guwahati, with PM Narendra Modi and top leaders expected to attend.

Himanta Biswa Sarma submits his resignation to Governor Laxman Acharya at Lok Bhawan in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Himanta resigns as Assam CM, swearing-in after May 11

May 6, 2026, 03:20 PM - 3 min read

Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam CM after NDA’s win; oath-taking likely after May 11 as BJP begins process to choose new leader.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with state BJP president Dilip Saikia shows victory sign during celebrations amid vote tabulation as the party leads in the Assembly elections, at the party headquarters, in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday.

Himanta wins Jalukbari, retains seat for 4th time

May 4, 2026, 08:27 PM - 3 min read

Himanta Biswa Sarma’s emphatic Jalukbari win reinforces his grip on Assam politics, even as his tenure continues to blend governance push with recurring controversies.

Khera could have been discreet about Himanta

April 10, 2026, 05:31 PM - 5 min read

There is a difference between “revelations” and “allegations”. The question is should the Assam Chief Minister have reacted the way he did. His anger is understandable as it was an attempt to tarnish his image just ahead of the crucial Assam elections when he is seeking a second consecutive term for himself and third for his party.

People cross the Brahmaputra river on a boat to casts their votes in the Assam Assembly elections, in Darrang, on Thursday.

Historic poll participation in Assembly, by-elections

April 9, 2026, 09:51 PM - 5 min read

Voting concluded on Thursday for key Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, with voters turning out in unprecedented numbers across all regions.

Polling officials collect EVMs, VVPATs and other election materials from a distribution centre on the eve of Assam Assembly Election, in Nagaon district, on Wednesday.

2.5-cr voters, 722 candidates: Assam heads to polls on Thursday

April 8, 2026, 03:20 PM - 4 min read

Assam goes to polls Thursday for its 126-member Assembly, with the BJP seeking a third term and the Congress-led opposition aiming to reclaim power in a tightly contested election.

Zubeen Garg death case: Two probes, two differing views

April 2, 2026, 03:39 PM - 3 min read

Assam Police say Singapore’s no foul play finding in Zubeen Garg case will not affect trial, asserting their probe is broader and based on distinct evidence and charges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi plucks tea leaves with women workers at a tea garden, in Dibrugarh, Assam on Wednesday.

PM Modi visits Assam tea garden, interacts with women workers

April 1, 2026, 06:21 PM - 3 min read

PM Modi visited Dibrugarh’s Manohari Tea Estate in poll-bound Assam, plucked tea leaves, and engaged with women workers on education, healthcare, wages, and welfare initiatives ahead of April 9 Assembly polls.

Bharatiya Janata Party unveils Assam manifesto promising 2 lakh jobs, UCC, infrastructure push, and action on illegal migrants.

BJP's manifesto for Assam promises jobs, UCC and flood-free state

March 31, 2026, 05:42 PM - 2 min read

Speaking at the event, Sitharaman emphasised Assam’s economic growth under BJP rule, noting that the state’s GDP had risen 3.3 times over the last decade, from Rs 2.24 lakh crore in 2015-16 to Rs 7.41 lakh crore in 2025-26.

Nandita Garlosa joins Congress at Haflong, alongside state secretary Nirmal Langthasa and other leaders, ahead of Assam assembly elections scheduled for April 9.

Assam Assembly polls: BJP cabinet minister Garlosa joins Congress

March 23, 2026, 03:09 PM - 3 min read

Assam minister Nandita Garlosa joined Congress after being denied a BJP ticket and will contest Haflong, while Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi filed nomination from Jorhat for his first electoral foray. Both constituencies are set for intense battles in the April 9 assembly polls.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says NDA seat-sharing finalised; AGP to contest 26 seats, BPF 11, BJP to announce candidates soon.

Assam elections: NDA finalises seat-sharing formula

March 17, 2026, 07:18 PM - 2 min read

“In the meeting, discussions were held on how the alliance will take place between the BJP, BPF, and AGP, and we also discussed the candidate list for the BJP,” he said.

Stakes high for BJP, Congress in assembly elections

March 17, 2026, 05:32 PM - 6 min read

For Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in particular, these elections are more important, as his party will need to win at least one state to ensure his credibility.