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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AGP grassroots push for more seats ahead of Assam polls, declare candidates in some constituencies
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) workers are pushing for more seats in the upcoming Assam assembly polls, with some even naming potential candidates. Despite internal pressure and seat demands, AGP President Atul Bora denies any rebellion within the party. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: Grassroot workers of BJP's ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) have started flexing their muscles for they want more seats for the regional party in the next year's assembly polls. In some seats the workers have even declared probable 2021 assembly polls the regional party AGP contested 29 while in contested 26 seats directly and in three seats in a friendly fight. It won nine seats. The party has been in alliance with BJP since 2014. Assembly polls in Assam are likely to take place early next year.A section of AGP workers is seeking Majuli seats besides Lakhimpur, Bihpuria, Ranganadi, Gohpur and Nalbari. The workers are also seeking to contest six assembly seats in Kamrup districts Recently AGP President Atul Bora was visiting different places and talking to the workers and pacifying recently claimed that there is no rebellion in the party. Such discussions are going on only in the media. 'Our grassroots workers are good; some leaders are aspiring for these seats. In alliance there is give and take.'Recently Satyabrata Kalita former MLA announced that he will contest in 2026 from Kamalpur. In 2011 this seat was given to BJP and the party wrested Thursday AGP president and State Cabinet Minister Atul Bora led a party delegation to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. They also met BJP national JP AGP delegation included working president and State Minister Keshab Mahanta , AGP general secretary and newly elected Rajya Sabha MP Birendra Prasad Baishya, and senior AGP leader and Lok Sabha MP Phani Bhusan Choudhury. 'We expressed our heartfelt gratitude to Amit Shah for his unwavering support and visionary leadership, which continue to guide Assam toward lasting peace and accelerated progress,' Bora added that under the NDA Government, Assam has witnessed transformative growth, and the AGP, a proud ally of the BJP-led NDA, remains fully committed to this path of stability and development. Bora further stated that the BJP-AGP alliance will continue working in close coordination to ensure inclusive development and a brighter future for every citizen of the workers are pressing that this time Koliabor seat must have a BJP candidate. AGP's Keshav Mahanta has been winning the seat since Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that alliance with AGP is a settled fact and both parties will jointly contest the next year's assembly polls.
Hans India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Five Rajya Sabha Members Sworn In As Monsoon Session Begins, Tributes Paid To Terror And Crash Victims
The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on July 21, 2025, with five members of the Rajya Sabha taking the oath of allegiance to the Constitution. Among them were two elected members—Birendra Prasad Baishya from the Asom Gana Parishad and Kanad Purkayastha of the BJP—and three newly nominated members: historian Meenakshi Jain, social worker C Sadanandan Master, and former diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla. In a solemn start to the session, the House paid homage to those who lost their lives in two recent national tragedies. Tributes were offered to the victims of the April terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and to those who perished in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad in June. The Rajya Sabha also took a moment to remember its former members who passed away recently, offering obituary references for C Perumal, K Kasturirangan, Ronald Sapa Tlau, Nepaldev Bhattacharjee, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Thennala G Balakrishna Pillai, and Vijaykumar Rupani. The House extended birthday wishes to key political leaders, including Congress president and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, as well as members Laxmikant Bajpai, Rajeev Shukla, and Sangeeta Yadav. The opening day set a respectful and reflective tone for the legislative session ahead, balancing formal proceedings with tributes and acknowledgements.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rajya Sabha opens with oaths, tributes and birthday wishes
The Monsoon Session of the Rajya Sabha began on Monday with five members taking oath of allegiance to the Constitution. This included three nominated members. Among those who took oath were Birendra Prasad Baishya from the Asom Gana Parishad (AJP) and Kanad Purkayastha from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The nominated members who took oath were historian Meenakshi Jain, C Sadanandan Master, and former diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MCA Data Science Design Thinking Project Management PGDM Artificial Intelligence Management Healthcare Finance others CXO Data Science healthcare Digital Marketing Data Analytics Operations Management Cybersecurity Public Policy MBA Product Management Technology Leadership Others Degree Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details The Upper House also paid tribute to the victims of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir in April, as well as those who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad in June. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Average Cost To Rent A Private Jet May Surprise You (View Prices) Private Jet I Search Ads Learn More Undo Birthday greetings were extended to Congress President and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Laxmikant Bajpai, Rajeev Shukla, and Sangeeta Yadav. The House also remembered its former members who passed away recently. Obituary references were made for C Perumal, K Kasturirangan, Ronald Sapa Tlau, Nepaldev Bhattacharjee, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Thennala G Balakrishna Pillai, and Vijaykumar Rupani. Live Events Inputs from TOI
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP confident, Cong alleges rigging in Barak
Silchar: As the first phase of the panchayat elections in Barak Valley concludes, political parties find themselves locked in a battle of narratives over the anticipated results. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The ruling BJP has expressed unwavering confidence in its performance, while the Congress has alleged widespread electoral malpractice. State minister Kaushik Rai projected a strong showing for the BJP in Cachar district, predicting the party would secure more than 20 zila parishad seats. "The mood among voters is clearly in favour of the BJP," Rai said. "The people want a strong panchayati raj system, and their faith in our leadership — both in Dispur and Delhi — is evident." Rai emphasised that the BJP has already won two zila parishad and 35 anchalik panchayat seats in Cachar and anticipates a one-sided victory in the final tally. Confident in BJP's prospects across the region, he predicted absolute majorities in the second phase of polling scheduled for May 7. Former BJP district president of Sribhumi, Subrata Bhattacharjee, echoed this optimism, claiming the party is poised for a decisive win in Sribhumi district. He said the BJP would dominate the 16 zila parishad seats, forming the Sribhumi zilla parishad in alliance with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). "The BJP's presence was overwhelming. People voted spontaneously for development, leaving the Congress and AIUDF irrelevant," he said, expressing gratitude to voters and anticipating success in regional panchayat seats as well. State minister Krishnendu Paul reinforced the BJP's confidence, citing uncontested wins in two zila parishad seats in Patharkandi, where Congress failed to field candidates. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Paul predicted that the BJP-AGP coalition would form the council and spearhead extensive development across Hailakandi and Cachar. The Congress, however, painted a starkly different picture. Sribhumi district Congress committee president Rajat Chakrabarty accused the BJP of manipulating the election process.
