During the meeting, the Chief Minister held detailed discussions with the representatives on a range of issues, including the recent incident that occurred in Kheroni area of West Karbi Anglong district.
Incidents of vandalism and alleged targeted attacks during Christmas celebrations across several states have triggered sharp political reactions, with opposition parties criticising the BJP, while the ruling party has maintained that law and order are being firmly upheld.
Addressing a press conference today, Saikia stated that, despite Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's public claims, the government has taken no substantive steps to grant ST status to the six communities.
According to a release, he made this remark while addressing party workers at the inaugural session of the State Executive Meeting held today at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium.
Bengali United Forum member Santanu Mukherjee said, "We condemn the attack on Bangladeshi Hindus and request the government to take immediate steps to stop the killings."
Two young achievers from the Northeast brought laurels to their respective states by being awarded the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' for outstanding achievements in diverse fields by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was present at the meeting, shared a post on his official 'X' handle and announced the development. The Chief Minister stressed that the Home Minister's assurance to appoint an interlocutor and initiate institutional dialogue is deeply reassuring and hear
Reacting to the incident involving members of the Bajrang Dal at a school in Nalbari district, Momin said, "I oppose any action that goes against religion. I hope Christians will not take this matter further. This is unfortunate."
Reacting to the incident, Deka said, "This government will not tolerate any such activity. The police have arrested everyone. This should not have happened."
Gogoi's remarks come against the backdrop of violent protests in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts that prompted the Assam government to impose strict prohibitory orders and transfer a senior police officer. On Tuesday, Faiz Ahmed Barbhuiya, Additional Superintendent of Polic
Assam Police on Friday said that the four members of Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad will be taken to court for vandalising St.Mary's English School's property before Christmas celebrations
Once confined to the courtyards, riverbanks, among cattle herders, elephant keepers, and villagers of undivided Goalpara, Goalpariya folk music has today travelled far beyond its geographical and cultural origins. Yet, even as the music finds new listeners and performers across Assam and