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From Assam’s AIUDF rout to Kerala’s record: The changing face of Muslim representation

Of 78 Muslim candidates, 24 have won Lok Sabha contests in six states and three Union territories – none of them are from the NDA camp. This is a slide from the 27 MPs that were part of the lower house of Parliament the last time.

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‘They call us Bangladeshi’: Assam’s citizenship crisis and neglected villages

Dhubri is a town located at the edge of Assam, an entry point into Bangladesh. Its location has been a point of contention between the two countries– it’s portrayed as a gateway for illegal immigrants.

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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 3: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters in 93 constituencies in 11 states, territories go to polls on May 7 in latest phase of world’s largest election.

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Himanta and AIUDF’s Ajmal have a ‘secret understanding’ to defeat Congress, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accuses Assam CM of secret alliance with AIUDF to defeat Congress, alleges scams and mafia raj.

The Hindu

People will watch Rahul Gandhi walk but not vote for Congress: Badruddin Ajmal

The minority-based All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president Maulana Badruddin Ajmal said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming outreach programme would not impact the outcome of the forthcoming elections in Assam. Mr. Gandhi is scheduled to launch the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur on January 14. About 6,700 km…

The Hindu

Stop Ajmal first to defeat the BJP: Assam Congress chief

Bhupen Kumar Borah said the people have to stop Mr. Ajmal first in the Dhubri parliamentary seat to eject the BJP from power in Assam.

The Hindu

Why opposition’s INDIA will face tough call on 209 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha election

NEW DELHI: The 26-party opposition bloc’s Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) may find it difficult to win at least 209 of the total 543 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 parliamentary election even if they reach an understanding on seat-sharing.

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Complaints lodged against Assam CM for hate speech

Assam CM Sarma accused of hate speech against Bengali-speaking Muslims; several police complaints lodged. Assam's Rajya Sabha MP, Asom Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad, CPI(M) & TMC file complaints against Sarma & Ajmal for hate speech.

The Hindu

Assam Opposition parties criticise CM’s ‘Miya’ remark

War of words between political opponents in Guwahati over spiralling veggie prices. CM blames 'Miyas', Opposition parties accuse BJP & AIUDF of communal politics. AIUDF chief says 'Miyas' hurt by CM's comment. Congress, Raijor Dal & AAP allege BJP using communal politics to hide failures. CM urges Assamese to start…

The Hindu

Delimitation to serve Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s own interests, alleges opposition

GUWAHATI: Opposition parties in Assam, including Congress, accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of preparing constituency delimitation exercise at the behest of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, which they said is aimed at fulfilling the latter’s vested interest to stay in power for a longer term and not to protect…

The Times of India

Mother's womb cannot be viewed as 'farm land': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Badruddin Ajmal's comments

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal on Monday, three days after his controversial comments on women and the Hindu community and said a mother's womb cannot be viewed as a "farm land". He urged Muslim women not to be"swayed" by statements of…

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