Himanta Biswa Sarma: News
Himanta Biswa Sarma, born on February 1, 1969, in Jorhat, is an Indian politician from Assam belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As of 2021, he is the Chief Minister of Assam. Sarma began his career at a young age when he was still pursuing a degree in law from the Government Law College, Guwahati, by taking an active part in the All Assam Students' Union (AASU). Later, he joined the Congress in 1996 and fought his first election in 2001 from Jalukbari, and won a seat in the Assam Assembly. Between 2002 and 2014, Sarma held some key portfolios (state as well as Cabinet) as Minister of State for Finance, Health, Agriculture, and Education, among others. Owing to differences with former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi, he quit all the positions in 2014 and subsequently joined the BJP in 2015. He was instrumental in the BJP's win in the 2016 Assembly elections and was made the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convener in the same year. He also held several key portfolios in the Cabinet of former CM Sarbananda Sonowal before being appointed as Chief Minister of Assam in 2021.
'Allegations appear politically motivated': Why SC granted Pawan Khera bail
The Supreme Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a defamation and forgery case filed by the Assam Police.
Pawan Khera gets SC bail in Assam Police FIR case
The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case of defamation and forgery filed by the Assam Police.
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Himanta Sarma's 'infiltrators' remarks
The Bangladesh government has summoned the acting Indian High Commissioner, Pawan Badhe, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
'Ambedkar would be turning in....grave': Pawan Khera at bail hearing
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail.
Gauhati High Court denies anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera
The Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera.
Astronaut performs Bihu aboard ISS: Himanta credits Modi; gets fact-checked
A video of NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performing a Bihu dance aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has gone viral.
Supreme Court declines Pawan Khera's plea to extend anticipatory bail
The Supreme Court has rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea to vacate the stay on his transit anticipatory bail.
SC stays transit bail to Pawan Khera in passport row
The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana High Court's order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera.
Pawan Khera gets 7-day transit bail in criminal conspiracy case
The Telangana High Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera a week's transit anticipatory bail in a forgery and criminal conspiracy case registered by the Assam Police.
'Constitutional cowboy, international khiladi': Heated arguments at Pawan Khera's hearing
The Telangana High Court on Thursday reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera's transit anticipatory bail application.
Polling for 296 assembly seats in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry begins
Polling for 126 Assembly seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry began at 7:00am on Thursday.
'Eat beef at home, not in public': Assam CM clarifies
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified his stance on beef consumption, saying he doesn't want to ban it but restrict it to private spaces.
Assam Police reach Pawan Khera's Delhi residence to question him
A four-member team of Assam Police, assisted by Delhi Police, has reached Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence in Nizamuddin, Delhi.
'Press material from Pakistan': Himanta Sarma hits back at Congress
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has vehemently denied allegations that his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, holds multiple passports.
Himanta's wife has 3 foreign passports: Congress targets Assam CM
A political controversy has erupted in Assam after Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds three foreign passports.
Rahul is 'self-proclaimed prince': Modi predicts Congress's defeat in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party during a rally in Gogamukh, Assam.
Curbing...not enough, every illegal immigrant must go: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has successfully curbed infiltration in Assam over the past decade, it isn't enough.
'99% Hindus want out of Congress...will become single-community party': Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that 99% of Hindu members of the Congress want to leave the party.
Assam minister Nandita Garlosa joins Congress after BJP denies ticket
In a major political shift, Assam Minister Nandita Garlosa has quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and joined the Indian National Congress, The Indian Express reported.
Himanta Sarma, wife's assets double in 5 years: Affidavit
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, have declared assets worth ₹35.15 crore in an affidavit for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma files nomination from Jalukbari
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has filed his nomination from the Jalukbari Assembly constituency for the upcoming state elections, according to news agency ANI.
BJP releases 1st Assam candidates' list; Congress defectors get tickets
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi quits after 30yrs; joins BJP
Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday joined the BJP in the presence of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia after being with the Congress for almost 30 years.
EC announces poll dates for 4 states, 1 UT: Details
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the poll dates for the upcoming assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory.
Election schedule for 5 states, UTs to be announced today
The Election Commission of India(ECI) will announce the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in five states and union territories on Sunday.
'Pradhan mantri banega': Sadhu blesses Priyanka Gandhi in viral video
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Assam on Thursday for a two-day visit. The trip is crucial as the party gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections.
'Ex-Assam Congress president joining BJP': Himanta after meeting disgruntled leader
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that former state Congress chief Bhupen Borah will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 22.
Assam polls likely in April first week in single phase
The 2026 Assembly Elections in Assam are likely to be held in a single phase in the first week of April, according to reports.
'No shortcuts': SC dismisses plea over Himanta Sarma's 'miya' remark
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain petitions against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his remarks allegedly targeting Muslims.
Ex-Assam Congress chief resigns; Himanta reminds him of BJP offer
In a major blow to the Congress party ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, former state unit chief Bhupen Kumar Borah has resigned.
C-130J with PM Modi makes historic landing on Assam highway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft has made a historic landing at the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Moran, Assam, on Saturday morning.
'Don't fight elections here': SC on plea against Himanta Sarma
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Annie Raja of the Communist Party of India have filed a petition in the Supreme Court against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
'Who allowed...?': Himanta intensifies 'Pakistan agent' attack against Gaurav Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has questioned Congress State President Gaurav Gogoi's visit to Taxila in Pakistan, alleging that his visa only allowed travel to Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
Congress demands action over Assam BJP's minority-targeting 'point-blank shot' video
The Indian National Congress has strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over a controversial video posted on its Assam unit's social media handle.
Shaurya Chakra citation confirms covert Indian Army strike inside Myanmar
The Indian government has, for the first time, officially confirmed a secret military operation along the Indo-Myanmar border in July 2025.
Assam violence: Tensions rise in Kokrajhar after mob-lynching; internet suspended
Tensions are running high in Assam's Kokrajhar district after clashes between the Bodo and Adivasi communities.
Arson, violence, internet shutdown: Assam's Kokrajhar on edge after tensions
Tensions between the Bodo and Adivasi communities in Assam's Kokrajhar district have escalated into violence.
Zubeen Garg was 'severely intoxicated,' refused life jacket: Singapore Police
The late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was "severely intoxicated" and had refused to wear a life jacket before he drowned in Singapore last year, reported The Straits Times.
Owaisi calls Himanta Sarma 'tubelight' over 'hijab-clad PM' controversy
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks on the possibility of a hijab-clad woman becoming India's Prime Minister.
Priyanka Gandhi gets key role in upcoming Assam election
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the screening committee for candidate selection in Assam.
Karbi Anglong violence resulted in 173 security personnel injured
A total of 173 security personnel, including members of the Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were injured during recent violence in West Karbi Anglong district.
'Disown my son...': Himanta Sarma's remarks on links to Pakistan
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sparked controversy with his recent remarks on ties with Pakistan.
Assam: Clashes erupt in Karbi Anglong for second day
Fresh violence erupted in Assam's Karbi Anglong district for the second consecutive day on Tuesday over the issue of eviction, according to news agency PTI.
BJP received ₹6,654cr in donations in 2024-25: Report
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reported receiving a whopping ₹6,654.93 crore in donations during the 2024-25 financial year, also when the Lok Sabha elections were held, according to a report submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Modi, Kharge clash over illegal infiltration and voter list revision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of indulging in anti-national activities by opposing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Bangladesh leader's 'Seven sisters' remark draws Assam CM's ire
Bangladesh National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah has warned that Dhaka may provide shelter to anti-India forces, including separatist groups.
BJP appoints election in-charges for 2026 Tamil Nadu, Assam elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister Piyush Goyal and MP Baijayant Panda as election in-charges for the upcoming 2026 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and Assam, respectively.