 | Congress, AIUDF are like Mughals; need to be defeated: Tejasvi Surya in AssamThe Congress has formed an alliance with Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal-led All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and other parties against the BJP-led coalition in the state. |
 | Congress-led Grand Alliance expanded in Assam with inclusion of BPF, RJDThe Congress had earlier formed Grand Alliance with AIUDF, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) and Anchalik Gana Morcha (AGM) to fight the Assembly polls against the BJP-helmed NDA. |
 | BJP looking to achieve 'Mission East' in Bengal, make inroads in SouthBJP leaders feel that a better performance in these polls will be a big boost for the party in pushing its reform agenda set in the recently presented Union Budget. |
 | 1.08 lakh 'D' voters will not be allowed to vote in Assam polls: CEOThe figure of D-voters has decreased in comparison to the number of 1.13 lakh provided in the state assembly last year. |
 | EC keeps in 'abeyance' transfer orders of 12 IPS, six APS officers in poll-bound AssamThe commission has announced the schedule of elections in five states, including Assam, and accordingly, the model code of conduct came into force with immediate effect. |
 | RJD to contest Assam polls aiming Hindi-speaking voters: Tejashwi YadavYadav, during his maiden visit to Guwahati, said he has already met Congress Assam chief Ripun Bora and will hold talks with the AIUDF to formalise the alliance. |
 | EC announces poll dates: TN, Kerala, Bengal, Assam and Puducherry results on May 2The results of all the elections will be known on May 2. West Bengal will have an eight-phase election, TN, Kerala and Puducherry single-phase elections, and Assam a three-phase election. |
 | Flood-free Assam among Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s poll promisesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Assam will be made flood-free if BJP retains power in the state. |
 | AFSPA extended in poll-bound Assam for another six monthsThe release did not cite any particular reason for the extension, but sources said that it was in view of the assembly elections due in April-May and recovery of arms and ammunitions. |
 | Congress' anti-CAA 'gamochas' campaign picks up in poll-bound AssamCongres workers have collected the 'Gamochas' (traditional white and red woven cloth offered as an honour in Assam) as part of its door-to-door campaign. |
 | Modi 'migratory bird': Grand Alliance hits out at PM ahead of Assam pollsThe comment was made after Modi paid his third visit in a month to the poll-bound state and dedicated to the nation a number of projects in different parts of the state. |
 | Despite great potential, previous govts gave stepmotherly treatment to Assam, says PM ModiThe Prime Minister also announced that "Today, Assam is getting a gift of over Rs 3,000 crores for energy and educational institutions." |
 | Brahmaputra not just a river but manifestation of Assam's diversity, peaceful coexistence: PM ModiModi said developing waterway connectivity under 'Mahabahu Brahmaputra' will provide an alternative route to connect the northeast with other parts of India and neighbouring countries. |
 | Not willing to contest assembly poll, informed BJP a year ago: Himanta Biswa SarmaHe, however, said that if the party decides to field him to contest the poll likely to be held in March-April, he will honour the decision. |
 | Assam polls: Badruddin Ajmal not anti-Hindu, BJP is more communal, says CongressThe Congress has formed an alliance with the All India United Democratic Front, the Left and a regional party to fight the Assam Assembly polls that are likely to be held in April. |
