A heated exchange unfolded on social media platform X between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, with both leaders trading pointed questions and allegations.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday attended the Golden Jubilee celebration of Chandraprava Bora High School, situated in Azara in Kamrup (Metro) district.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said as many as 16 "rogue elements" have been arrested by the police for allegedly promoting anti-national sentiments amid heightened tensions in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people were brutally killed.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday defended the arrest of AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam, stating that it was justified due to his alleged pro-Pakistan remarks.
Reaffirming India's stance on national security, Sarma said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will hunt down terror and destroy terror infrastructure wherever it exists in the world. India's national security is non-negotiable."
"Strict action is underway against those attempting to justify or whitewash the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack. So far, 10 individuals have been identified and arrested. Everyone is urged to remain vigilant and immediately report any such incidents to local authorities without delay," the Assam C
"Cachar Police has arrested two more individuals for posting content supporting Pakistan on social media: Baktar Hussain Barbhuiya, resident of Ramnagar under Sonai Police Station. Md. Imran Hussain Borbhuiya, resident of Malugram Ganiwala under Silchar Police Station," Sarma posted on X.
"A youth has also been arrested from Hajo this morning. We are investigating the posts, and we will take action against those posts which are anti-national. Whoever supports Pakistan directly or indirectly, we will apply NSA against them. We will take strict action," Sarma told reporters her
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a press conference on Thursday, where he spoke about the arrest of AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam in a sedition case and PM Modi's upcoming visit to Assam on the occasion of Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary.
"The CM Office Assam has spoken to a survivor from Assam of the dastardly Pahalgam Terror Attack and has taken a full brief of the incident which they have faced yesterday. The entire family's return to the State is being arranged on priority and the government of Assam is in touch with gove
"The time has come now that the Congress should change its symbol from Hand to Lungi," the CM Biswa said while addressing an election campaign rally in Dhemaji on Monday.