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Lucknow, July 20, 2024 — Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has taken a strong stance against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the party of engaging in communal politics following its setbacks in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Gogoi’s comments came in response to recent controversies involving the installation of nameplates on eateries along the Kanwar […]
In a significant move, the Centre has issued citizenship certificates to over 300 individuals under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), amidst the ongoing general elections where the controversial law has taken center stage in several states’ campaign discourse. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla presided over a ceremony held in Delhi, where 14 recipients were presented […]
Responding to mounting concerns, the Meghalaya Human Rights Commission has taken a decisive step by directing the Director General of Police (DGP) to furnish a detailed report within 15 days regarding the alleged killings of two laborers during an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest in Ichamati on March 27. The commission’s action was prompted by […]
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the Assam government to respond to a fresh plea challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The rules are designed to regulate the process of granting Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan before December 31, 2014. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) revealed its electoral manifesto titled ‘Sankalp Patra,’ emphasizing key promises including the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and ensuring peace in the Northeast, among other significant assurances. Unveiled at the party’s headquarters in New Delhi, the launch of ‘Sankalp Patra’ witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, […]
In its party manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra,’ the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pledged to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to grant citizenship to eligible individuals, reaffirming its commitment to address key issues facing the nation. Additionally, the manifesto outlines plans to address the long-standing issue of inadequate infrastructure in border areas, which has been […]
Guwahati: Sivasagar MLA in Assam and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi claimed on Saturday that attempts are being made to portray his anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests as Maoist demonstrations in order to bring charges against him. Akhil Gogoi was required to appear before the National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Guwahati in order to hear […]
Guwahati: Amrit Dutta, one of the prime agitators of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) joined the BJP on Wednesday at Digboi in the Tinsukia district of Assam along with several other local leaders. Amrit Dutta, a former executive of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) led the anti-CAA protests. He was also detained by Tinsukia […]
Guwahati: Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi has been ordered released on bail in a case brought under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) due to his campaign against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and alleged Maoist ties. However, the court affirmed a Gauhati High Court decision that had reversed Gogoi’s discharge from […]
All Assam Students’ Union (Aasu) has hit back at Union home minister Amit Shah, saying his comments that Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will be implemented after the country gets rid of corona, are totally unacceptable. Aasu president Dipanka Kumar Nath said like in the West Bengal election, the BJP is again trying to use CAA […]