Assam's longest-serving MLA, Phani Bhushan Choudhury, resigns from assembly membership after successful election to Lok Sabha from Barpeta constituency. Accompanied by AGP leaders, Choudhury expresses gratitude to supporters and hopes to serve Barpeta constituency effectively as MP.
Former Education Minister and educationist Thaneswar Boro passed away at the GMCH (Gauhati Medical College and Hospital) this morning following a cardiac arrest. He was 85. He leaves behind his only daughter.
Congress plans to seek disqualification of MLAs engaged in anti-party actions through legal channels after assembly speaker's inaction. Party to escalate to high court and Supreme Court if necessary. Recent actions include show-cause notice to Goalpara MLA Abdul Rashid Mandal. Allegations of corruption and failed governance against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam Congress seeks disqualification of suspended MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed for campaigning against party candidates in Lok Sabha elections. Congress leaders hand over 167-page complaint to speaker Biswajit Daimary.