GUWAHATI: In the run-up to the Assam assembly elections, the state s regional parties are consolidating themselves to ensure multi-cornered fight and diminishing chances of the traditional bipolar politics.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) already announced to continue its alliance with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and to forge a coalition with new ally United People s Party Liberal (UPPL) after discarding present ally Bodo Peoples Front (BPF).
Meanwhile, the main opposition Congress also formed a Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) with three Left parties the CPM, the CPI, the CPI-MLL as well as the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and the Anchalik Gana Morcha, regional parties having a political base among the Muslims and indigenous people respectively.
Regional parties may play big role in Assam polls
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Guwahati, Feb 4 : In the run-up to the Assam Assembly elections, the state s regional parties are consolidating themselves to ensure multi-cornered fight and diminishing chances of the traditional bipolar politics.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) already announced to continue its alliance with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and to forge a coalition with new ally United People s Party Liberal (UPPL) after discarding present ally Bodo Peoples Front (BPF).
Meanwhile, the main opposition Congress also formed a Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) with three Left parties the CPI-M, the CPI, the CPI-MLL as well as the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and the Anchalik Gana Morcha, regional parties having a political base among the Muslims and indigenous people respectively.
Miya Muslims involved in distorting Assamese culture, language: Himanta Biswa Sarma ANI | Updated: Feb 03, 2021 12:47 IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 3 (ANI): Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday claimed that Miya Muslims are very communal and they are involved in various activities to distort Assamese culture and language. Assam Muslim population is divided into two streams; one who has come to Assam from Bangladesh and other who are indigenous. Some people who had come to Assam at different point of times have started to identify themselves as Miya and they are very communal, Sarma told reporters here. They are involved in various activities to distort Assamese culture and language. My personal opinion is that the people who openly challenge Assamese culture, language and composite Indian culture should not vote for us, he added.
PM Modi to visit Assam on Feb 7 to lay foundation of two medical colleges ANI | Updated: Feb 03, 2021 12:30 IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Dhekiajuli, Assam on February 7 to lay the foundation of two medical colleges in Biswanath Charali and Charaideo.
He will also inaugurate the Assam government s road project Assam Mala . On February 7, PM Narendra Modi will visit Dhekiajuli to lay the foundation of two medical colleges in Biswanath Charali and Charaideo. He will also inaugurate state government s road project Assam Mala , said Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters here.
Earlier, the Prime Minister had said that he was committed to doing everything possible to preserve the rights and unique culture of the northeastern state. (ANI)
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