Assam Cong MP Bhubaneswar Kalita opposes party’s stand on Article 370

The Congress is a divided lot over abrogation of Article 370 and it is now confirmed that Congress’ chief whip Bhubaneswar Kalita resigned from Rajya Sabha membership on Monday over his opposition to the party’s stand on Article 370. In a letter, Bhubaneshwar Kalita said that the present scenario within the Congress party is worrisome. […]

Assam Congress MP Bhubaneswar Kalita quits Rajya Sabha

In a major blow to the Assam Congress, Rajya Sabha member and former state party President Bhubaneswar Kalita on Monday resigned from the Rajya Sabha. Kalita had another year to go to complete his term as the Rajya Sabha MP. His term would have ended in April 2020. Taking to twitter, he wrote, “I have […]

No provision to declare Assam flood as national problem

Amid the call to declare the devastating floods in Assam a national disaster, Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Rattan Lal Kataria has said in the Lok Sabha that there is no provision to declare any disaster including floods, as a national problem or calamity. Kataria said that under the existing schemes of state disaster […]

Harish Rawat resigns as AICC general secretary

Congress party’s Assam in-charge Harish Rawat has resigned from the post of General Secretary, while taking responsibility for the poor performance of the party in the Lok Sabha elections. Rawat tendered his resignation on Thursday. Rawat’s resignation comes within a day of Rahul Gandhi quitting as the party chief. Rahul Gandhi officially stepped down as […]

Rahul Gandhi resigns as Congress President

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday posted his resignation on Twitter. The four-page letter gives an insight into Rahul Gandhi’s decision on quitting the party post. Rahul Gandhi made his resignation letter public, saying accountability was critical to the future growth of the party. Gandhi has held himself accountable for the recent loss in the […]

Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora resigns over party’s poor performance in LS polls

Humilitating defeat and my conscience does does not allow me to continue as president of the party, Chief of Assam Congress party Ripun Bora wrote in his resignation letter to party president Rahul Gandhi This is the fifth resignation of party chiefs from across the country, after the party’s dismal performance in the Lok Sabha […]

Meghalaya: Cong slams MDA govt for failing to protect people of state

Opposition in Meghalaya, the Congress has slammed the NPP-led State Government for allegedly failing to protect the people and properties of the State along the border with Assam. Asserting that the State Government is bound to act on the issue, Leader of opposition and former Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said that the MDA Government […]

Amit Shah fires fresh salvo at Congress in Manipur rally; highlights development agenda in Arunachal’s Bordumsa

BJP president Amit Shah launched a direct attack on former Manipur chief minister and state Congress president Okram Ibobi Singh accusing him of selling the land and resources of Manipur. Shah made the attack during his mega rally at Wangjing in Thoubal district of Manipur on Friday. #LokSabhaElections2019 | BJP President Amit Shah addresses public […]

Congress releases manifesto for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

The Congress party on Tuesday released its election manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls, keeping its prime focus on unemployment and farmers’ distress. The manifesto was released by party president Rahul Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and senior leader P Chidambaram among others. The party has assured Rs 72,000 per […]