Assam, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday distributed cheques containing seed capital of Rs. 10,000 each to 27,573 women beneficiaries from Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan for Sadiya
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday called Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma a "third- class crook", in a tit-for tat days after the latter called the former "first-class idiot" as the two leaders continue to spar over the issue of semi-conductor industries.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches cashless medical treatment for state government employees and pensioners, allowing them to access medical care without upfront expenses. The scheme includes empanelled hospitals in Assam and leading corporate hospitals nationwide.
Back in 2019, when the Narendra Modi-led government conferred Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Hazarika, Mallikarjun Kharge had questioned the decision, demanding the honour for Shivakumara Swami, an iconic Lingayat seer.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday ceremonially launched the distribution of cheques to 32,482 members of women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan at Kaliabor LAC in Nagaon district.
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Mukhyamantrir Nijut Moina Asoni has emerged as a beacon of hope for fulfilling the dreams of every girl child in Assam. He said that Nijut Moina Asoni has proved to be a force in empowering girls who are excelling in different sectors
Earlier, Priyank Kharge sparked controversy with remarks questioning the decision to set up semiconductor industries in Assam and Gujarat instead of Bengaluru, asking, "What is there in Gujarat and Assam? Is there talent there?"
Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma highlighted that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and the public tuned in to the programme at approximately 26,000 polling booths across Assam.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan has been undertaken to make women of the state financially self-reliant. Under this initiative, each beneficiary of the Ramkrishna Nagar constituency is being provided with a cheque of Rs 10,0