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  • Jharkhand Polls: BJP Seat Sharing With AJSU, JD(U) Almost Final, Says Himanta |

    The BJP is gearing up for the Jharkhand assembly polls. While it was earlier expected that the BJP and the All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) will contest the polls together, BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Janta Dal (United) will also be a part of the alliance. Sarma, who is also the BJP’s Jharkhand election co-in-charge along with AJSU president Sudesh Mahto held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah this evening to finalize seat sharing.

    Speaking to the media earlier in the day, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “In the elections, there will be an alliance with Janta Dal (U) and AJSU Party. The seat sharing is almost final. Discussion for 1-2 seats is pending. We will announce the alliance after the Pitru Paksha ends.”

    Sarma stated that a formal announcement regarding this matter will be made after the conclusion of ‘Pitri Paksha,’ which ends on October 2. The elections for Jharkhand’s 81-member assembly are scheduled to take place later this year.

    जिस दिन JMM-Cong झारखंड में घुसपैठियों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई शुरू कर देगा, उस दिन मैं इस मुद्दे पर बात करना बंद कर दूँगा। pic.twitter.com/tQZx72WMEX
    — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 28, 2024

    Regarding Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s letter to Union Health Minister JP Nadda, requesting assistance for an in-depth investigation into the deaths of recruitment aspirants during physical tests for excise personnel, Sarma emphasized that the investigation should be conducted by the state government. 

    The incident reportedly claimed the lives of 15 aspirants who participated in the physical assessments. The BJP has criticized Soren’s administration, accusing it of mismanagement and holding the government responsible for the fatalities during the recruitment drive.

    “As the deaths took place in Jharkhand, the first responsibility of investigation lies with the state government. If the chief minister thinks an extensive investigation is required, he should write to the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court for a judicial probe. We will welcome this,” Sarma said.

    Expressing concern over alleged infiltration into Jharkhand, Sarma said that ‘infiltrators have hijacked’ the state.

  • ‘Promotes China…Undermines India’: BJP’s Himanta Biswa Sarma Rips Into Rahul Gandhi’s US Address |

    Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday reproached Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks delivered at the University of Texas in Dallas, USA. The speech of LoP Gandhi has prompted many reactions from the BJP, following the same, Sarma alleged that he ‘undermined India.’ 

    In his address to the gathering, Gandhi remarked that while the West faces an employment issue and India also struggles with employment problems, many countries around the world do not experience such challenges. He specifically noted, “China certainly doesn’t have an employment problem. Vietnam doesn’t have an employment problem.” 

    Reacting to the Congress leader’s remarks, the Assam Chief Minister said, “Rahul Gandhi promotes China in many ways. Undermining India, he tries to project China as the best nation. But there is no democracy and no religious freedom for people in China. But, Gandhi doesn’t talk about them.” 

    Not only Sarma, but numerous BJP leaders have also criticized Gandhi, accusing him of ‘damaging India’s reputation’ internationally. 

    BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said, “Have you ever heard of George Bush, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, or Joe Biden speaking negatively about America after visiting another country? None of them criticized their own nation. Yet, Rahul Gandhi does exactly that. He speaks poorly of India, often without understanding the country, the Prime Minister, or the RSS.” 

  • Assam Gets Special Assistance From Union Budget 2024, Key Highlights |

    New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced financial assistance for various projects of Assam which includes the boosts of infrastructure, powering small businesses and others for growth. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratefulness after getting special assistance for his state.

     

    Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tweets “We are extremely grateful for the special assistance Assam will receive under this Budget to help meet the challenges posed by floods. The excellent reforms announced for land registration will complement our ongoing efforts like Mission… pic.twitter.com/AZHll78fUO
    — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2024

     

    Key Highlights Announced For Assam In Union Budget 2024:

    The state has been facing a devastating condition long time due to floods. In the Union budget 2024, the Finance Minister special special assistance to Assam to help meet the challenges posed by floods.

    The excellent reforms announced for land registration will complement ongoing efforts like Mission Basundhara 3.0.

    In announcement includes the provision to implement the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana. With an allocation of ₹ 1,000 crore, this scheme will provide several welfare opportunities for Assam’s tea garden community. Meanwhile, Assam CM said that this scheme is going to benefit our brothers and sisters, who form the backbone of Assam’s tea industry.

    Nirmala Sitharaman announced the infrastructure push via ₹1.5 lakh cr. to states, focus on improving agricultural productivity, green energy initiatives and generous allocation for rural development will also have a multiplier effect on Assam’s growth.

    In Union Budget 2024 has also announced several progressive measures such as the review of the IT Act,  withdrawal of Angel Tax, reducing the fiscal deficit, sustaining capex and several other measures that will ensure India remains the fastest growing economy for years to come.

  • ‘Rahul Gandhi Can Become Prime Minister But Of Pakistan’: Himanta Biswa Sarma |

    Assam Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has been campaigning for the party candidates across states and has been quite vocal about why the NDA is vying for over 400 seats in this Lok Sabha Elections. Addressing a public meeting in Bihar’s Siwan, Sarma said that if the NDA gets 400 seats, it would not only fulfil the promise of the Uniform Civil Code but will also end ‘the business of marrying four times’. Indirectly referring to Madrasas, Sarma said that the NDA government will also ‘shut down shops that produce mullas’. He said that the ‘new India’ led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not need madrassas but modern institutions that produce doctors and engineers.

    The Assam CM also added that there won’t be any reservations based on religion and the NDA government would end Muslim reservations. Sarma also said that grand temples would be built in Varanasi and Mathura if the NDA returns to power by winning over 400 Lok Sabha seats.

    He was indirectly referring to Gyanvapi row in Varanasi and Shahi Idgah row in Mathura. The Assam CM said the NDA, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will ensure that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, returns to the country.

    मैं लालू यादव जी से कहना चाहता हूँ कि अब हिंदू जग गया है। आप दलितों, आदिवासियों और पिछड़े वर्गों का आरक्षण छीन कर मुसलमानों को नहीं दे पायेंगे। अगर आपको देना है तो पाकिस्तान में जाके दीजिए#BiharCampaign2024 pic.twitter.com/h9Vu1mduS2
    — Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) May 18, 2024

    Invoking the Ram Temple to slam Congress and RJD, Sarma said, “Rahul Gandhi and Lalu Prasad did not attend the consecration of Ram Mandir. They want to send Ram Lalla back to the tent. We must not let this happen.” 

    Slamming the INDIA bloc over reservations based on religion, Sarma said, “Religion-based reservations should be given to Muslims in Pakistan, not India. Lalu Prasad should go to Pakistan to give reservations to Muslims. The NDA will not allow this at any cost.”

    Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi’s PM ambition, Sarma said that the Congress leader can contest elections in Pakistan and become PM there. Sarma also alleged that besides putting up its own candidates, Congress and RJD are also backing Independent candidates in certain seats against BJP nominees.

  • Video: PM Modi Takes Elephant, Jeep Safari In Assam’s Kaziranga National Park |

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-visit to Assam undertook a jungle safari at the Kazirange National Park early on Saturday morning, news agency ANI reported. PM Modi also took an elephant safari at the park. The Park authorities had made arrangements for both jeep and elephant safaris. He will be there for around two hours, news agency PTI quoted officials as saying. PM Modi reached Assam on Friday for a two-day visit, during which he will launch and lay the foundation of projects worth Rs 18,000 crore.

    Modi arrived at Salonibari airport in Tezpur in the afternoon, where he was greeted by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and others. He then took a helicopter to Panbari in Kaziranga, where he was received by Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, along with Sarma and others, who welcomed the PM again as he landed there.

    #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kaziranga National Park in Assam today. The PM also took an elephant safari here. pic.twitter.com/Kck92SKIhp
    — ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2024

    The PM completed the final part of his journey of about 15 kms from the Panbari helipad to the Police Guest House near Central Kohora Range in Kaziranga National Park by road. People gathered along the route to the guest house as Modi stood on the footboard of his vehicle and waved to them.

    Bihu and other folk songs and dances were performed along the route, which Modi appreciated with a post on X. “Landed to a very special welcome in Golaghat district, Assam. Got a glimpse of Assam’s diverse and beautiful culture,” the PM wrote, sharing photos of the performances.

    As Modi reached the guest house, where he will stay overnight, Sarma said it was an honour for the people of Assam to have the PM among them as a member of their own family.

     

    #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kaziranga National Park in Assam today. pic.twitter.com/y24ZqO4jJt
    — ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2024

    As Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji reaches Kaziranga National Park, #ModiParivarAssam comes out in large numbers to welcome their very own family member to the World Heritage Site,” Sarma wrote on X.

    In another post, the CM added, “The most popular leader of the world, elder of our family, respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji is heartily welcomed to Kaziranga.”

    After undertaking the safari, Modi will leave for Arunachal Pradesh, where he is scheduled to attend two programmes.

    He will return to Jorhat in the afternoon and inaugurate the 125-ft high ‘Statue of Valour’ of legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan. The prime minister will then proceed to Meleng Meteli Pothar, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for central and state projects worth a total of around Rs 18,000 crore, the officials said.

    He is also scheduled to address a public meeting at the venue. After the meeting, he will leave for West Bengal. The prime minister had visited Assam on February 4 and launched infrastructure projects worth Rs 11,600 crore.

  • Explained: What Is Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act Repealed By Assam Government? |

    Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that until he is alive, he won’t allow the marriage of teenage girls in Assam. He was speaking in the state assembly as the Assam Cabinet on Friday abrogated the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935. “We will not rest in peace until we completely close the shop that you people have opened to ruin the daughters of the Muslim community,” the CM added. The decision came after a meeting where the cabinet approved the ‘Assam Repealing Ordinance 2024’ and nullified the 89-year-old Act. 

    What Is the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935? 

    Enacted in 1935, the Act outlines the procedure for registering Muslim marriages and divorces. An amendment was made in 2010 which replaced the term ‘voluntary’ with ‘compulsory,’ mandating the registration of Muslim marriages and divorces in Assam. The Act empowers the state to issue licenses for the registration of marriages and divorces for any Muslim individual. The Act designates Muslim registrars as public servants and specifies the application process for marriage and divorce registration with the registrar. The Act was in line with Muslim personal law. 

    Rationale Behind Abrogation The Law? 

    CM described this move as another notable stride in preventing child marriages in Assam. He said that the Act permits marriage registration even if the bride and groom are below the legally marriageable ages of 18 and 21, respectively. A statement from the Cabinet meeting characterised it as an “outdated pre-Independence Act from the British era for the then Province.” It also pointed out that the registration mechanism in the Act is informal thus “allowing non-compliance with existing norms.” 

    The Act governs the ‘nikah and ‘talaq’ in the state and for the registration, the ‘kazi’ were appointed by the government. According to reports, many kazis misused their power and often allowed marriage of a minor. 

    This move comes two weeks after the BJP-ruled Uttarakhand became the first state in India to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The BJP-led government in Assam has expressed a similar intention. In the words of Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, the repeal of the Act is a crucial step toward this objective. He also mentioned that with the Act’s repeal, Muslims would be required to register marriages under the Special Marriage Act instead. 

    Link With Child Marriage 

    Last year, the Assam government initiated an unprecedented crackdown against child marriages, arresting over 4,000 individuals and prosecuting most under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The government is committed to eliminating child marriage by 2026. The specific provision of the Act that the chief minister mentioned as allowing child marriage pertains to the process of submitting a marriage application to the registrar. It states: “…provided that if the bride and groom, or both, be minors, the application shall be made on their behalf by their respective lawful guardians…”

    Political Context Behind This Decision 

    In Uttarakhand, where a UCC has already been implemented, Muslims constitute a less proportion percentage, while in Assam, this proportion is significantly higher at approximately 34 per cent according to the 2011 Census. 

    In the past year, the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government has taken various measures in the areas of family, marriages, and reproduction, seen as addressing these concerns. Apart from the crackdown on child marriage, where 62 per cent of over 3,000 individuals arrested in the initial round were Muslim, the government has imposed a limit on the number of children one can have to qualify for a new financial support scheme for rural women.  

    Additionally, there are efforts to draft a bill criminalising polygamy. Also, CM Sarma has reiterated multiple times that the Assam government is keen towards implementing a UCC, with an exemption for the state’s tribal communities.

  • On Sandeshkhali, Assam CM Himanta’s Big Prediction For Mamata Banerjee Government |

    The Bharatiya Janata Party, National Commission for Women and the Calcutta High Court came down heavily on the TMC government over the Sandeshkhali violence issue, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the situation in West Bengal and asserted that Sandeshkhali would be the “downfall” of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress. CM Sarma criticised the treatment of journalists in Bengal, stating that those attempting to disclose the true state of affairs are being arrested.

    Following the BJP’s allegations of sexual violence by Trinamool leaders and multiple accounts of women alleging harassment in Sandeshkhali , Biswa Sarma said, “The condition of Bengal is very bad, the journalists there who are trying to show the reality are also being arrested. The incident that happened in Sandeshkhali, one cannot even imagine about it. He expressed faith in the legal system, asserting that the law would take its course.

    “Such atrocity on women. It was all in the knowledge of the State government. A syndicate was going on there. This has come out before the country. I believe that the law will take its course. Assam CM further warned that a government perpetrating such atrocities would not remain in power for long. “TMC may try all it wants but people won’t remain silent. A government which commits atrocities like this will not last long,” he added.

    Earlier on Monday, West Bengal Police arrested a journalist associated with Republic TV in Sandeshkhali. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) directing him to submit a report within two weeks in a case where a journalist of a vernacular news channel was unlawfully detained by police in Sandeshkhali.

    The complainant, who also happens to be the wife of the journalist concerned, alleged that she has no access to him and is concerned about his well-being, the NHRC said, adding that she further submitted that it was an attempt to throttle the media in West Bengal through ‘coercion and intimidation’.
    Meanwhile, the Editors Guild of India also issued a statement on the arrest of the journalist in West Bengal.

    The Sandeshkhali area has been witnessing unrest for over 10 days as women protestors are seeking justice against alleged atrocities committed by TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his aides. A large number of women in Sandeshkhali had accused Trinamool Congress strongman Shajahan Sheikh and his supporters of “land-grab and sexually assaulting” them under coercion.

    Shajahan has been absconding after a mob, allegedly affiliated with him, attacked Enforcement Directorate officials who had gone to search his premises in connection with a ration scam on January 5. Two TMC leaders, North 24 Parganas Zilla parishad member Shiba Prasad Hazra and local party functionary Uttam Sardar, were arrested by police and have been booked on charges of alleged gangrape and attempt to murder.

  • One Akbar comes and settles 100 people, people should be careful; Why did Himanta speak in Chhattisgarh?

    After the announcement of voting dates for Chhattisgarh assembly elections, there has been an increase in commotion in the state. Leaders of both BJP and Congress parties are reaching the state for election campaign. During this period, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has also reached Chhattisgarh. Here he targeted Mohammad Akbar, a minister in the Chhattisgarh government. He said that once Akbar comes to the country, he settles a hundred Akbars. He made this appeal to the people of Chhattisgarh in a warning tone. During this, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has also targeted the Chief Minister of Assam.

    The Chief Minister of Assam, who is on Chhattisgarh tour, has taken a dig at Mohammad Akbar, a minister in the Bhupesh Baghel government. Appealing to the public sarcastically, he said that if one Akbar comes, he settles a hundred, the public should keep this in mind. During this period, Sarma remained quite vocal while talking about Hindutva. Answering the questions of reporters, he said that what should one say if one does not speak about Hindus after coming to a Hindu country?

    During this, Sarma described Hindutva as a big issue of the country. He told reporters not to just call it a big issue. While talking about Hindu religion, Sarma said that we have been Hindu for 5 thousand years and if any challenge comes on Hinduism then it cannot be termed as ‘just’. During this, he also expressed his opinion on the issue of love-jihad and religious conversion.

    CM Baghel’s counterattack

    Taking a dig at the statement made by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was visiting the state, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that if you are a Hindu then first get tonsured and then talk about being a Hindu. During this, he also targeted the Himanta government of Assam and said that it should also bring accounts of what happened with the government funds in Assam.

    Let us tell you that voting has been announced in two phases in Chhattisgarh. The first phase of voting will be held on November 7 along with the Mizoram elections while the second phase of voting will be held on November 17 along with the Madhya Pradesh elections. Voting will be held for 20 seats in the first phase, while voting will be held for 70 seats in the second phase. Its results will be announced simultaneously on December 3.

  • …Only then will I consider Biswa Sarma a Hindu, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel replied to Assam CM

    Before the assembly elections of 5 states in the country, the statements of leaders regarding Sanatan and Hindu religion are becoming harsh. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had challenged the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh to take Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to Ram Mandil located in Ayodhya. Now in response to this challenge, State Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has raised questions on Himanta Biswa Sarma being a Hindu. Bhupesh Baghel said while talking to the media, ‘Himanta Biswa Sarma is a Hindu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also a Hindu. On the basis of Hindu religion, after the death of one’s parents, hair is donated i.e. tonsure is performed by the son. The Prime Minister did not get his head shaved after his mother’s death, hence I am telling Himanta Biswa Sarma to ask the Prime Minister to get his head shaved, only then I will consider Himanta Biswa Sarma as a Hindu.

    Himanta Biswa Sarma was present in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh to campaign in favor of BJP. During his public meeting on Tuesday, Himanta Biswa Sarma had fiercely targeted Bhupesh Baghel. Himanta Biswa Sarma, who reached Chhattisgarh to join the Parivartan Yatra, had challenged Bhupesh Baghel and former Madhya Pradesh CM and veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath and said that Kamal Nath in Madhya Pradesh and Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh say that they too are Hindus. I challenge him that if he is a Hindu, then take Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to Ramlala temple in Ayodhya.

    Now the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh has responded to these words of Himanta Biswa Sarma. Himanta Biswa Sarma had also said that he had given the land to Babar. There was a wait for Modi ji. We kicked Babar out and the work of building Ram temple started. That land belonged to Ram only, never to Babar.

  • Babar people will get angry, Rahul Gandhi will never visit Ramlala: Himanta Biswa Sarma

    Before the assembly elections in 5 states including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, politics regarding Sanatan and Hindutva has intensified. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who reached Surajpur in Chhattisgarh, has given a challenge to CM Bhupesh Baghel and former MP CM Kamal Nath. Sarma has asked him to take former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to Ram temple in Ayodhya.

    Himanta said in the rally organized in Surajpur, ‘Kamal Nath in Madhya Pradesh and Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh say that we are also Hindus. I challenge them that if they are Hindus then they should take Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to the Ram temple in Ayodhya for once. Take it once.

    Sarma said, ‘Yesterday I told Madhya Pradesh to Kamal Nath, there is no use in saying that you are a Hindu. You take Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to Ayodhya once to see Ramlala. If those people go to Ramlala then I will accept that you people are Hindus. But he will not go. That land was given to Babar. There was a wait for Modi ji. We kicked Babar out and the work of building Ram temple started. That land belonged to Ram only, never to Babar. Babar was the aggressor. Today, the work of building Ram temple has been going on for a year, have you ever heard that Rahul Gandhi has had darshan of Ramlala. Never, he will not go. Will go to another temple but will not go to Ramlala, because by doing so Babar people will get angry.

    Sarma fiercely attacked the Congress Party over the controversial statements given by some leaders regarding Sanatan Dharma. He said, ‘Just now Rahul Gandhi started the Ek India alliance. Ever since this alliance came, a conspiracy is being hatched to create an anti-Hindu atmosphere in the entire country. The son of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu says that Hinduism is like dengue and malaria. Next day another of his ministers’ statement comes that Hindus are AIDS, not dengue and malaria. We asked the Congress party what politics is this, why are you doing this. Congress President Kharge’s son says that Hindu religion should be eliminated from the world. Will you destroy Hindus? Was Hinduism created by your father? Hinduism has been in India for 5 thousand years and will remain Hindu as long as there is moon and sun.