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Another major point of contention for Gohain was the delay in granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six indigenous communities of Assam
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Assam veteran Rajen Gohain resigns from BJP, cites broken promises and policy failures

Four-term Member of Parliament and former Union Minister Rajen Gohain on Thursday resigned from the BJP, ending a 34-year long association

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October 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM

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Eight residents from Goalpara filed the petition, claiming the authorities carried out mass evictions and demolitions in June that displaced more than 667 families.
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Supreme Court to hear contempt plea against Assam Govt over Goalpara demolitions

Supreme Court agreed to examine a contempt petition against the Assam govt for allegedly defying its orders during a demolition in Goalpara.

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July 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM

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Gogoi has denied any links to Pakistan, stating that his visit to the country in 2013 was related to his wife’s work on a climate change project
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Assam CM to release gist of SIT report on Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged Pakistan links

Assam CM on Monday announced that the state govt will soon release the gist of SIT report regarding Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged links with Pakistan

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October 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM

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Reddy being a Telugu speaker is hopeful that an NDA ally like Andhra Pradesh CM’s TDP will lend its support to him
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Assam: With unfavourable numbers, B Sudershan Reddy set for Guwahati today

Opposition candidate for the prestigious Vice-Presidential elections B Sudershan Reddy due on September 9 will arrive in Guwahati today.

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September 5, 2025 at 6:54 AM

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Big political shakeup in Assam! 🤯 4-term MP & former Union Minister Rajen Gohain has quit the BJP, along w/ 17 others! 🚨 Why the exodus? #AssamPolitics #BJP #Resignation

October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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Assam CM slams Jairam Ramesh over Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan links yespunjab.com?p=94212

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Assam CM slams Jairam Ramesh over Gaurav Gogoi's Pakistan links - Yes Punjab News

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh clashed on social media over allegations against Gaurav Gogoi and his wife regarding Pakistan links. The Assam government has formed an S...

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February 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM

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Addressing party workers in Chaygaon, Rahul Gandhi said the people of Assam represent truth and integrity, but are being misled and divided
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Himanta Biswa Sarma handing Assam resources to Adani, Ambami: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday strongly criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of acting like a “king”

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July 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM

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Gogoi claimed that the Chief Minister is more focused on protecting Shyamkanu Mahanta than ensuring justice for Zubeen Garg
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Gaurav Gogoi accuses Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of politicising Zubeen Garg’s death

Gaurav Gogoi, launched sharp attack on CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that CM and the BJP IT Cell are politicising the death of Zubeen Garg

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October 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM

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Assam’s Bold Move: Mosque Demolition Sparks National Debate

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July 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM

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His statement came after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Assam government over the notice, calling it an “unconstitutional overreach.”
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Assam CM clarifies NRC notice to West Bengal resident, calls it judicial process

Assam CM has clarified that the issuance of a NRC notice to a West Bengal resident by the Foreigners Tribunal in Assam was a judicial process

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July 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM

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Speaking at the inauguration of the Brahmaputra Wing of Raj Bhavan in Guwahati, Shah described the comments as the “lowest and most degraded level of politics”
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Assam: Amit Shah tears into opposition ‘dirty’ jab at PM Modi & late mother

Amit Shah on Friday strongly condemned Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders for making derogatory remarks about PM Modi’s late mother

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August 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM

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Congress Shake-Up in Assam: Kharge and Gandhi’s Bold Move

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July 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM

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Spouse of lawmaker retained foreign citizenship for 12 years: Assam CM's indirect dig at Gaurav Gogoi yespunjab.com?p=92873

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February 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM

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Gogoi said that this was just the beginning, and many more BJP leaders and workers have expressed their interest
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Three Assam ex-MLAs join Congress in New Delhi

AGP leader Satyabrata Kalita and former BJP MLAs Binanda Saikia and Mansingh Rangpi joined the Congress party on Monday

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September 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM

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CM Sarma added the cabinet would review the report and take a call on further action after the conclusion of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections
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Assam: State cabinet to review SIT report on Gogoi, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam C, while speaking on the SIT report against MP Gaurav Gogoi’s links to Pakistan termed it as a “very explosive” 96-page document.

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September 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM

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FIR against Rahul Gandhi in Assam for 'fighting against Indian state' remark yespunjab.com?p=84481

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FIR against Rahul Gandhi in Assam for 'fighting against Indian state' remark - Yes Punjab News

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi for his "fighting against Indian state" remark, accusing him of inciting rebellion and threatening national security, following his Congress HQ speech.

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January 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM

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The BJSM pointed out that only 14 communities are recognised as Scheduled Tribes in Assam under the Constitutional Order of 1950
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Assam: BJSM blames Khakhlary, Boro as non-ST candidates enter reserved BTC seats

Assam's BJS strongly criticised major political parties, including ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, for nominating non-ST candidates

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September 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM

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Gaurav Gogoi Pak links: Assam SIT questions two staffers of British High Commission yespunjab.com?p=101117

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Gaurav Gogoi Pak links: Assam SIT questions two staffers of British High Commission - Yes Punjab News

Assam SIT questions British High Commission staff over Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms key findings in probe.

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March 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM

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🔥 Big Win! Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) led by Hagrama Mohilary sweeps Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls in 🇦🇸, bagging 28 of 40 seats! A dominant perf. 🥳 #AssamPolitics #BTCElections Outgoing council partners, UPPL & BJP, finish distant 2nd & 3rd.

September 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM

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Kalita elaborated Sarma not been made CM, he would have prevented the BJP from forming a government, instead allying with AGP, AIUDF, and others to float an alternative front
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Assam: When Himanta Biswa Sarma played foul against Sonowal

Former AGP MLA Satyabrata Kalita, who joined the Congress, has been explosive against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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September 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM

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In the viral video, Saikia can be seen scolding Baruah and instructing local BJP workers to remove the Mandal president from the premises
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