Addressing the 78th Foundation Day of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF)—a leading youth organization representing Naga communities across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland—Jamir advocated for the complete removal of AFSPA from Nagaland.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed sorrow over the death of BJP worker Bipul Saikia, extending condolences to Saikia's family and condemning the pre-poll violence in the State. He has also accused Congress of orchestrating the attack that led to Saikia’s death.
The Congress workers came out in big numbers for the nomination filing of Jingjang M. Marak for the Gambegre bye-election on Thursday, celebrating the event with much fanfare. But there was one major figure missing from the important event –Tura MP Saleng A. Sangma.
The opposition Congress on Thursday announced Jingjang M Marak as its official candidate for the upcoming bye-election to the Gambegre Assembly seat, slated to be held on November 13.
Talking to reporters, secretary of UOFA and Assam Jatiya Parishad(AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi said, "Prior to the last Lok Sabha elections, the opposition parties had united and formed the 'Birodi Aikya Mancha, Asom'. Starting with 10-11 members, our strength has now grown to 16 parties."
An FIR was filed by Congress against three BJP leaders and a Shiv Sena member over alleged threats made against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
