Politics

21 Oct

BJP membership in Tripura surges past 6 Lakh, aiming for 12 lakh target

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical, Politics

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that BJP's membership in the state has crossed the 6 lakh mark, bringing the party closer to its goal of enrolling 12 lakh members. While addressing a BJP membership drive in his 8 Town Baradowali constituency on October 20, CM Saha highlighted the growing support for the party. "People’s trust in BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is evident from the enthusiastic response to our membership campaign. We have already surpassed 6 lakh members out of the 12 lakh target for Tripura,” said Saha. The chief minister personally engaged with party workers and new…

01 Oct

Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates ₹86 crore infrastructure projects in Arunachal

Sonakshi SarkarPolitics

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹86 crore from the Civil Secretariat in Itanagar, with Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein in attendance. The event was followed by a review meeting on state finances, chaired by the Union Minister. During the meeting, the focus was on strategies to strengthen the state's revenue, with Chief Minister Khandu emphasizing the need for forward-looking financial planning to sustain Arunachal’s steady rise in revenue collections. The projects include the upgradation of district hospitals in Khonsa and Changlang, construction of roads in Pasighat, flood protection at Deobeel,…

24 Sep

Tipra Motha plans rally against Hindu persecution in Bangladesh

Sonakshi SarkarPolitics, Tripura

Tripura's political landscape is set to intensify as Tipra Motha prepares to lead a protest rally on September 26, highlighting the alleged persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration, planned for the South District, aims to draw attention to the reported attacks on Hindus following the formation of Bangladesh's interim government. Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma announced the rally during a press conference on Monday, expressing deep concern over what he called "planned attacks" on the Hindu community. He urged India to escalate the issue to the United Nations if Bangladesh fails to address these concerns. “These attacks…

23 Sep

CM Biplab Kumar Deb announces Rs 4 Lakh aid for flood victims

Sonakshi SarkarPolitics

The Tripura BJP has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of misleading the public with false statements regarding the state’s flood relief efforts. During a press conference on September 22, BJP Tripura Pradesh Spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty dismissed claims made by Congress President Asish Kumar Saha as fabricated and unfounded. Chakraborty questioned the Congress's commitment to supporting flood victims, stating, “How many Congress workers stood by the side of flood victims? In times like this, you must stand with the government instead of confusing people. All BJP leaders, ministers, and MLAs were on the ground assisting those…

23 Sep

Protests erupt in Baksa over bridge collapse

Sonakshi SarkarPolitics

The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL)-led Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government is under fire as protests broke out in Baksa district following the collapse of a vital bridge, cutting off several villages. Local residents blocked roads and raised slogans against the BTR administration and Chapaguri MLA Urkhao Goura Brahma, expressing outrage over deteriorating infrastructure and lack of government action. The bridge collapse has severely impacted daily life, leaving the area disconnected and posing dangers to pedestrians and cyclists. Four-wheelers can no longer access the route, and residents now face significant challenges in transportation. Protesters, frustrated by the three-year tenure of…

14 Sep

Tripura Congress blames BJP for high unemployment rates

Sonakshi SarkarPolitics

The Tripura Congress is set to stage a protest on September 23 outside the Director General of Police (DGP) office, alleging police bias and partiality against party workers and leaders amid the state’s severe flooding crisis. Tripura Congress Committee President Asish Kumar Saha announced the demonstration at a press conference, accusing the police of selectively ignoring FIRs and complaints. “The Tripura Police are not acting impartially and are failing to address actions against the ruling party,” Saha claimed. He alleged that party members are being targeted with false charges and harassment. The protest is intended to spotlight the perceived lack…

05 Jun

Congress Gaurav Gogoi defeats BJP with remarkable number of votes

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Lok Sabha election 2024 results are out, BJP won maximum number of 272 seats but opponent Congress has made a strongest come back by doubling number of seats to 232 seats this year. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi hailing from Assam, snatches Jorhat seat from the ruling BJP by defeating Topon Kumar Gogoi with a margin of 1,44,393 votes. BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia who is to join the saffron party taking a dig at his party congratulated Gaurav Gogoi through a social media post, "Special congratulations to @GauravGogoiAsm for your amazing win. This result is very significant in Jorhat in many…

11 Apr

Biggest scam in Assam, bigger than electoral bond

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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi calls for biggest scam then electoral bond in Assam. Assam tea gardener are facing dark future with thousands of them being left out of any employment opportunity. According to the sources, the Congress MP has alleged that the BJP ministers with the central ministers are buying bankrupt tea gardens in the state and then selling them overnight. Gogoi sated, "In the last few years, many tea gardens have been shut down and many are turning bankrupt. Many tea garden owners have changed hands. People close to the BJP and relatives of BJP ministers, including those of…

04 Apr

Remaining Congress to join BJP in Assam

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the remaining Congress members will soon join BJP on Wednesday. Earlier, Assam CM remarked about Rahul Gandhi's visit to Assam for Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra after which many Congress members left the party and joined BJP. Assam CM stated, "I want Rahul Gandhi to come and campaign in the state so that those still left in Congress will also join BJP. If he comes again, I will not have to make any effort and many more will join us. we will have to ensure the win of the BJP candidates from Barak…

03 Apr

Government issues five day holiday for J&K

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Ahead of Lok Sabha 2024 elections, after Assam announced poll day holiday lists J&K has also issued an order for holiday during scheduled poll dates in five parliamentary constituencies of the Union Territory. According to the sources, the government has notified five day holidays under section 135B of the Representation of the People Act 1951. Details of the holiday dates: The first day for holiday is on APRIL 19, Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency. Likewise, in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency band will be on April 26. Following tlhe notiificatiaon, Amnantnag-Rajeouri Parnliamentarty Coanstirtuency ywill obser ve holiday on May 7. Similarly, May 13 for…