In the last election in 2018, Congress won 21 seats, but this time the party is contesting with new faces and exuding its confidence to win the assembly elections which are slated to be held on February 27.
Congress leaders, from across the country will come here to participate in the 85th plenary session to formulate the roadmap for assembly elections in 2023 and general elections in 2024, said Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
Former Nagaland Chief Minister and Naga People's Front (NPF) chief Shurhozelie Liezietsu on Wednesday said that the option for a post-poll alliance is still open, but it's not confirmed which party will they support.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) are like the bullies in school classrooms who think they know everything and have no respect for anybody else.
Talking to ANI after his address, he conveyed his message of unity for preserving the country's diversity and celebrating and safeguarding the culture of Nagaland and its people.
According to party sources, the speculation has intensified regarding the Home Minister's visit to Bihar that he may meet Upendra Kushwaha as the former embarked on his three-day visit to Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar on Wednesday.
The Election Commission of India has deployed 119 companies of Central Armed Police Forces in Meghalaya to smoothly conduct the assembly polls in the state which will be held on February 27.
Sahevzada Mansoor Ali said that while BJP is trying to project Tipu Sultan as a villain, Congress is trying to project him as a hero to gain the votes of his admirers.
Ahead of Assembly elections, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda will visit Nagaland on February 22-23 to campaign, said sources on Tuesday.
Polling for Sohiong Assembly constituency of Meghalaya in the February 27 state elections has been postponed following the demise of the state's former Home minister and United Democratic Party candidate from the seat, HDR Lyngdoh.