Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

CM Sonowal to contest from Majuli, Himanta from Jalukbari

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CM Sonowal to contest from Majuli, Himanta from Jalukbari

In an exchange of seats with Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), BJP has taken the Barhampur from it. Former chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta has been winning this seat since 1985 by. Putting all speculations to rest, finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from Jalukbari. Sarma had earlier said he is not very keen to … Read more

11 new faces in BJP’s list of 70 candidates for Assam polls

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11 new faces in BJP’s list of 70 candidates for Assam polls

In its first list of 70 candidates for Assam elections, the BJP named 11 new faces — replacing sitting party MLA, besides fielding nominees in seats earlier held by ally Asom Gana Parishad and former partner Bodoland Peoples’ Front. The BJP dropped its sitting MLAs of Sonari, Bihpuria, Lahowal, Ratabari, Silchar, Barkhola, Howraghat Diphu and … Read more