Assam will set benchmark of peace, progress, prosperity under Himanta, says Amit Shah ANI | Updated: May 10, 2021 15:01 IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma soon after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam and stated that the state will set a benchmark of peace, progress and prosperity under him.
The Home Minister expressed confidence in him saying that the state will set up a new benchmark of peace, progress and prosperity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi s guidance and your leadership. Congratulations to Himanta Biswa Sarma on being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Assam and all those who took oath today. I am confident that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi s guidance and your leadership, the state of Assam will set a new benchmark of peace, progress and prosperity, Shah said.
PM Modi expresses confidence in Himanta Biswa Sarma, says team will guide Assam towards development ANI | Updated: May 10, 2021 13:46 IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma soon after he took oath as Chief Minister of Assam on Monday.
The Prime Minister also expressed confidence in the state cabinet and said that it will add momentum to the development journey of the state and fulfil the aspirations of the people. Congratulations to Himanata Biswa Sarma and the other Ministers who took oath today. I am confident this team will add momentum to the development journey of Assam and fulfil aspirations of the people, he tweeted.
6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Assam - Here s what we know so far
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An earthquake hit Assam in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting many to take to social media with prayers for any who might be affected. According to the National Centre for Seismology, 6.4 magnitude quake had its epicenter in Sonitpur. It occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres. Thus far no loss of life has been reported.
News agency PTI quoted officials to report that three back-to-back earthquakes had hit Assam, with the strongest being of 6.4 magnitude. Reportedly the tremors had been felt in Meghalaya and north Bengal. DD News reported that there had been 4.3 and 4.4 aftershocks right after the main earthquake. Following the quake people had reportedly come out of their homes and on to the streets in fear. Few buildings have developed cracks.
WHO IS AMINUL HAQUE LASKAR? Aminul Haque Laskar Besides BJP, Laskar had the support of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodo People’s Front, the two parties who were partners in the BJP-led ruling coalition in Assam. On July 31, 2019, he was elected unopposed as the Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. The legislator came to the fore in 2018 when he hit headlines after receiving a letter from an organisation to quit BJP within a fortnight or face death. As a student, Laskar was associated with the student wing of Congress NSUI but later shifted to the All Assam Students Union. From there, he jumped to AGP and finally the BJP.