Assam Cm Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Is Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma behind the rumblings in the Jharkhand Congress?
Fp Explainers •Following the suspension of three MLAs, the Congress alleged that Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is trying to topple their government in Jharkhand. The party said that Sarma is attempting to do the same as he had done to bring down the Maha Vikas Aghadi goverment in Maharashtra
Hyderabad Police books Assam CM over controversial remarks on Rahul Gandhi
•During a poll rally on 11 February, Sarma hit out at the Congress leader for demanding proof of the 2016 surgical strikes. He added 'did we ever ask you to prove that you are Rajiv Gandhi’s son?'
Assam, Mizoram agree to resolve border tensions through dialogue after talks with Amit Shah
•Chief Minister Zoramthanga urged the people of Mizoram to refrain from posting provocative messages and misuse of social media in order to de-escalate the ongoing tension
Shooting criminals attempting to flee 'should be the pattern', says Himanta Biswa Sarma
•The Assam chief minister, who also holds the home portfolio, said the law allows the police to shoot at accused or criminals if they open fire first or try to escape
Himanta Biswa Sarma to be new Assam CM; credited as man behind BJP's surge in North East
Fp Staff •In the recently-concluded election, Sarma had secured the Jalukbari seat for the fifth consecutive term