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Assam Congress ends alliance with Akhil Gogoi’s Raijor Dal over ‘alliance ethics’ violations

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee has ended its political alliance with Raijor Dal. This decision follows alleged repeated violations of coalition ethics and conduct by Raijor Dal. The Congress cited malicious propaganda and character assassination against its party leaders. This move comes after public criticism of Raijor Dal president Akhil…

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"Where is debate over men who approved ad?": Gaurav Gogoi questions disproportionate targeting of Kriti Sanon

Actress Kriti Sanon faced public scrutiny over a recent television advertisement. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi highlighted the patriarchal mindset in public discourse. Jewellery brand GIVA withdrew the advertisement after facing concerns. Kriti Sanon questioned the focus on women's clothing and cultural respect. Rahul Gandhi endorsed her view, stating women's choices…

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Govt was scared, rattled during Monsoon Session; oppn unity was on display: Congress

The Congress party stated the Modi government appeared scared and rattled during the recent Monsoon Session. Opposition unity was evident throughout the parliamentary proceedings, according to party leaders. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah were largely absent from the session. Several proposed bills were deferred due to opposition pressure…

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Opposition presses for Ayodhya donation row, student protest discussion as Parliament deadlock persists

Parliamentary proceedings faced disruptions as Opposition parties demanded statements. They insisted on discussions regarding alleged theft at the Ram temple. Opposition members also sought a statement on police action against students. Two key bills, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill and the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, were passed.…

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'BJP IT cell pit of toxic masculinity': Gaurav Gogoi calls for 'naming, shaming' online harassers

Gogoi said, "The beauty of Jantar Mantar was that many girls and young women said that they felt safe in the crowd. Many said they were supported and even protected to an extent by the boys and young men. The young men at Jantar Mantar showed empathy, strength and courage.…

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Lok Sabha resumes business after days of deadlock, takes up anti-paper leak Bill amid sharp govt-Opposition clash

The Lok Sabha resumed legislative business, debating the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026. The government defended the proposed changes as a significant step for student protection. Opposition members dismissed the legislation as inadequate and criticized its effectiveness. They highlighted ongoing paper leaks despite the previous 2024 law. The debate focused…

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Congress MPs submit notices in both houses for discussion on police action during student protests

Congress party members have initiated notices seeking a parliamentary dialogue concerning the alleged excessive police force used during protests. They're pressing for answers from the Home Minister about the controversial incident involving lathi-charges, tear gas, and pellet guns purportedly deployed against students. The notices underscore distressing reports of violence against…

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Opposition asks govt to discuss Ram temple donation 'theft', ethanol, Manipur in Parliament

Opposition leaders requested discussions on key issues during the upcoming Parliament session. They specifically highlighted the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple. Student concerns and the situation in Manipur were also raised as important topics.

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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi writes to Amit Shah over Nehru Place assault case, seeks review of safety measures for North East citizens

The alleged assault, molestation and racial abuse against two women from Assam and Bihar in Delhi's Nehru Palace area prompted Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi to raise concerns over the safety of North East citizens in Delhi, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah to strengthen institutional mechanisms that protect them.

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Accord, discord, and defections: Can Assam’s local fires outburn the BJP’s big machine?

As election momentum builds in Assam, the political atmosphere is thick with competing slogans, but thin on a single, dominant narrative.

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Defections, bulldozers and a party in decline: Does Gaurav Gogoi have answers for all?

Assam goes to the polls with the Congress in a familiar but uncomfortable position: believing a turnaround is imminent while the evidence points the other way. Two consecutive assembly defeats, a poor Lok Sabha showing, and a string of senior leaders walking out the door – some of them pointing…

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Echo chambers and ‘super mamas’: How Assam’s media created a pro-government loop

In the days leading up to February 8, Assamese news channels carried a sense of anticipation.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma Files ₹500 Crore Defamation Case Against Congress Leaders

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he has filed a defamation case seeking ₹500 crore in damages against Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Jitendra Singh and Bhupesh Baghel, accusing them of making false and defamatory allegations against him.

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‘Justice for Zubeen Garg’: How the iconic singer’s death became a political flashpoint in Assam

Ingty Raj Gogoi, a 26-year-old businessman from eastern Assam’s Sivasagar, was overwhelmed by grief at the death of Zubeen Garg.

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Backlash against ‘hate-mongering’ BJP video targeting Muslims in Assam: ‘This cannot be India’

While rhetoric targeting minorities is nothing new in Indian politics, some lamented what they saw as a new low reached by Narendra Modi’s ruling party

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Modi calls for peace in Manipur during first visit since ethnic violence began

Opposition calls Modi’s short trip to Manipur a ‘token’ visit two years too late

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Assam Cabinet to probe MP's alleged ties to national security threats on Feb 16

The Assam Cabinet is set to convene on February 16 to discuss the implications of recent revelations concerning an MP from Assam on national security. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam budget session to commence on February 17; will unite people

Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker Numal Momin mentioned that several important bills are likely to be introduced in the session. Read further on Dynamite News:

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LS MP Gaurav Gogoi moves adjournment motion over Maha Kumbh tragedy

Congress Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday submitted an adjournment notice in the lower house over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'We want House to run; Discussion on Constitution must': Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the Opposition wants the House to run... Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rahul Gandhi to address Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Ranchi tomorrow

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will address Samvidhan Samman Sammelan in Ranchi on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cong MPs meeting discusses Waqf Bill, Bangladesh, other issues; Rahul Gandhi present

The meeting was called ahead of the introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament on which Congress and other parties of the INDIA alliance showed their opposition. Read further on Dynamite News:

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INDIA bloc mocks Budget, claims it is 'discriminatory sans vision'

"Opposition virodhi kursi bachao Budget murda baad" slogans were raised by the INDIA bloc leaders as they protested holding placards claiming that the Budget is "discriminatory" in nature. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam ministers return to hate politics

In sharp contrast to the BJP’s Lok Sabha poll campaign, communal remarks have returned to the state’s politics with ministers trying to portray the Congress’s victory in three seats as a boost to criminal elements within the minority community.

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Hindutva resistance, new faces, Cong gains: Reading the Northeast mandate

The Lok Sabha poll results from the Northeast, which is electorally small with 25 Lok Sabha seats but territorially significant, have found little space in the mainstream media. The region, however, saw significant shifts in political narratives, with the BJP-led NDA losing some of its fort in the region.

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