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251 sedition cases filed against individuals, banned organisations in Assam since BJP-led alliance came to power in 2016
•Assam government has registered a total of 251 sedition cases since the BJP-led alliance came to power in the state in 2016, the Assembly was informed
Assam intellectual Hiren Gohain slams govt, says sedition charge 'dangerous, unresisted abuse of power by ruling dispensation'
Myithilih •These charges show to what extent the administration can go to abuse freedom of expression and suppress dissent, says Assam intellectual Hiren Gohain.
SC decides to keep PIL on Citizenship Amendment Bill pending; 'Parliament should take a call first,' says CJI Ranjan Gogoi
Fp Staff •The Supreme Court decided to keep the public interest litigation (PIL) filed against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill pending, with Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi saying the Bill is yet to be passed by the Rajya Sabha
Firstpost Editor's Picks: Hardik Pandya's arrogance, Rajinikanth's return, Sabarimala redux; today's must-read stories
Fp Staff •The thoughtless natter over Hardik Pandya's sexual conquests and the testosterone-driven arrogance on display is also an indictment of the celebrity status being taken to ridiculous lengths. W
Citizenship Bill: Politicos, Assam civil society decry sedition case against Sahitya Akademi winner Hiren Gohain
Dowerah •Former Assam Sahitya Sabha president Nagen Saikia came down heavily on the government for taking such a drastic step.
Assam floods aftermath Part 3: Farmers find no respite in receding waters as layers of sand bury farmland
Syeda Ambia Zahan •The aftermath of the floods has not only forced farmers switching to a different crop but also absorb a substantial loss.