Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister of Assam since 2021
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Himanta Biswa Sarma is an Indian politician and lawyer serving as the 15th and current Chief Minister of Assam since 2021. A former member of the Indian National Congress, Sarma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 23 August 2015 and soon was made convenor of NEDA. He is a five time Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jalukbari, having been elected since 2001.
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As whispers grow louder for Didi's INDIA leadership, Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'dead' alliance warningPolitical tensions rise as Assam's Chief Minister questions Mamata Banerjee's interest in leading the opposition alliance. Banerjee receives support from various leaders, including Lalu Prasad and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
All BJP mandals in Assam to have offices by 2026: HimantaIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Beef is not cow': BJP Kerala vice president takes a jibe at Assam CM HimantaKerala BJP vice president Major Ravi criticized Assam CM Himanta Sarma's beef ban, emphasizing the distinction between beef and cow. Ravi argued against the ban, advocating for dietary freedom...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Assam government expands beef ban to restaurants, hotels and public spacesThe Assam government has banned beef consumption in restaurants, hotels, and public spaces statewide. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision, expanding a previous ban near temples...IndiaTimes - Published | |
UP, Assam CMs attack Congress for adding 'secular, socialist' in PreambleUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Congress for adding "secular" and "socialist" to the Constitution's Preamble during the Emergency...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Never claimed BJP would win election', says Himanta Biswa Sarma after Jharkhand poll resultsAssam Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that he had "never claimed that the party would win the assembly election in Jharkhand and form the next..DNA - Published | |
Hemant Soren trumps Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'Bangladeshi infiltration' pitch in JharkhandIndiaTimes - Published | |
Himanta Biswa Sarma questions Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren over 'Fridays off' in schoolsAt a Jharkhand rally, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's previous decision to declare Fridays as school holidays. Sarma questioned why schools couldn't be..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jharkhand should probe infiltration issue along with Centre: HimantaAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the central government and the Jharkhand government to investigate the rising issue of infiltration in Jharkhand. He emphasized the need to acknowledge the problem to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul like unguided missile, urge Sonia Gandhi to coach him: Himanta Biswa SarmaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Body search stirs row in AssamAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed the DGP to investigate a job aspirant's complaint about being inappropriately body-searched by a woman constable before an exam in Nalbari. The aspirant shared..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Himanta urges banned ULFA(I) chief not to indulge in activity jeopardising future of Assam's youthIndiaTimes - Published | |
Multi-crore trading scam: Assam cabinet to transfer 32 cases to CBIThe Assam government has decided to transfer 32 cases related to a multi-crore online trading scam to the CBI, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This decision was made after..IndiaTimes - Published | 'A youth came to donate Rs 1 crore ... ': Assam CM reveals how his 'doubt' unearthed multi-crore trading scamAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's suspicion about a Rs 1 crore donation uncovered a multi-crore online trading scam. The investigation led to the arrest of actress Sumi Bora and her husband for financial..IndiaTimes - Published |
2 civilians dead, 20 police officials injured as Assam eviction drive turns violentAn eviction drive in Assam's Kamrup district turned violent as a mob clashed with police, resulting in two deaths and injuries to over 20 police personnel. The conflict arose when Bengali-speaking..IndiaTimes - Published | Jharkhand government seeks EC action to stop Himanta, Shivraj from 'fanning communal tensions' in stateThe Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led government has requested the Election Commission to intervene against BJP leaders for allegedly misusing official resources and inciting communal tensions during their..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Rahul Gandhi always promotes China': BJP leaders lash out at LoP over his remarks in USAssam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other BJP leaders launched an attack on Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks in Dallas, Texas. They accused him of promoting China and humiliating India...IndiaTimes - Published | CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sets this condition for new Aadhaar card applicants in AssamAll new applicants for Aadhaar cards in Assam need to submit their NRC application receipt number (ARN), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.DNA - Published |
'If Bengal is set on fire, Assam..,' warns Mamata Banerjee, CM Himanta Sarma respondsHe claimed that CM Banerjee was trying to provoke the public to hide her own failures.DNA - Published | Meghalaya University responds to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'flood jihad' claim, says 'Our campus...'The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) denies causing significant waterlogging in Guwahati.DNA - Published |
Assam to bring law soon for life imprisonment in 'love jihad' cases, says CM Himanta SarmaSarma also said a new domicile policy will be introduced soon, under which only those born in Assam will be eligible for state government jobs.DNA - Published | Assam floods: Amit Shah speaks to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, assures supportIndiaTimes - Published |
'Will be engaging experts...': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits flood-hit areas in DibrugarhThe flood situation in Assam was critical on Friday with nearly 22 lakh people affected and all major rivers flowing above the danger mark. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the situation in..DNA - Published | Shivraj Chouhan, Himanta Sarma hold meeting to strategise preparations for upcoming Jharkhand Assembly pollsUnion Minister and Jharkhand Assembly election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Assam Chief Minister and Jharkhand Assembly election co-incharge Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting to discuss the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Hindus don't indulge in communalism': Assam CM alleges Bangladesh-origin minority community majorly voted for CongressAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the Bangladesh-origin minority community predominantly voted for the Congress in the recent 18th Lok Sabha elections, disregarding the..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi, Amit Shah, other BJP leaders extend wishes to President Murmu on her 66th birthdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders extended birthday wishes to President Droupadi Murmu, praising her dedication to India's development and upliftment of the marginalized. Leaders including..IndiaTimes - Published |
Himanta reshuffles cabinet, takes charge of health departmentAssam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a slight adjustment to his cabinet on Tuesday, taking charge of the Health and Family Welfare Department. This portfolio was previously managed by Keshab..IndiaTimes - Published | Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces end of 'VIP culture' in electricity paymentsStarting July 2024, Assam government officials, including the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary, will pay their electricity bills, ending the 'VIP culture' of using taxpayer money. All public servants..IndiaTimes - Published |
Himanta: Will N-E star campaigner lose sheen?The recent Lok Sabha election results offer a challenging scenario for Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam and a pivotal figure in the BJP's strategy for the North-East. Despite his..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Already has firm backdoor entry... ': Himanta Biswa Sarma dismisses Patnaik's successor claim for PandianIndiaTimes - Published |
Congress mocks Himanta for jibe at Rahul’s ‘red Constitution’IndiaTimes - Published | 'But who will take your son?': Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sonia Gandhi's emotional pitch in RaebareliA day after Sonia Gandhi made an emotional pitch in Raebareli for Rahul Gandhi saying "handing over my son to you, he won't disappoint you", BJP leader and Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took..IndiaTimes - Published |
Former education minister of Assam Thaneswar Boro passes awayThaneswar Boro, a pivotal Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader in Assam, died at 86. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed grief over his passing, highlighting Boro's significant role in regional..IndiaTimes - Published | Himanta would have been nowhere without Congress: Jairam RameshJairam Ramesh criticizes Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for betraying Congress after benefiting from the party's support. He highlights Congress's focus on unity and diversity, contrasting it with BJP's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Subhas Bose was the first PM? Himanta backs Kangana's controversial claimBJP's Mandi LS candidate Kangana Ranaut, supported by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, challenges Nehru's legacy by highlighting Netaji Bose's Azad Hind govt establishment in 1943. Ranaut faces criticism..IndiaTimes - Published | Assam BJP President campaigns for BJP's candidate Dilip Saikia, confident of winning with big marginAssam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita and candidate Dilip Saikia express confidence in winning the Darang-Udalguri Lok Sabha seat with overwhelming public support. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will only benefit BJP': Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wants Rahul Gandhi to campaign in AssamIndiaTimes - Published | Assam chief minister Himanta Sarma on why upcoming elections are 'just a formality'IndiaTimes - Published |
‘INDI alliance intact but not on Earth..': Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaIndiaTimes - Published | Kejriwal 'invited' his arrest by ignoring ED summonses, says HimantaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal may have intentionally provoked his own arrest by repeatedly ignoring Enforcement Directorate summonses related to a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lays down 'indigenous' rules for Bangladesh-origin MuslimsHimanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday laid down certain conditions for the migrant Bangladesh-origin Bengali-speaking Muslims, called "miya", if they want to be recognised as indigenous people of the..IndiaTimes - Published | Process to unlock biometrics can begin with CAA implementation: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam CM Sarma aims to unlock biometrics for Aadhaar, discuss with AASU post-election. Focus on resolving ration card, employment issues, ensuring citizenship for NRC applicants, potential citizenship..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indigenous communities of India 'target' of conversion attempts: Assam CM Himanta SarmaIndiaTimes - Published | Will soon identify Rahul Gandhi's 'body double' used during Nyay Yatra in Assam: HimantaAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma plans to reveal the name and address of the alleged body double used by Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Sarma quoted a news report suggesting that the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'BJP needs him for that reason ... ': Himanta Sarma takes dig at Rahul GandhiIndiaTimes - Published | Himanta Sarma calls Rahul Gandhi 'darpok', says Congress wanted to instigate communal clashes in Assam during Ram Temple ceremonyAssam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra was in Assam during the Ram temple consecration ceremony as a part of political conspiracy to create communal tension in..IndiaTimes - Published |
War of words in Assam: Himanta Sarma says will arrest Rahul after Lok Sabha polls; Rahul dares police to file more FIRsIndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi to be arrested after Lok Sabha elections: Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaThe Assam police suo motu registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other leaders for 'wanton acts of violence' in state.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
CMs can fall to any level of sycophancy in order to make Delhi happy: Kanhaiya Kumar over 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' disruptionsCongress leader Kanhaiya accused BJP of disrupting Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi, Venugopal, Kanhaiya, and other leaders by Assam police for violence. Kanhaiya..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul has set new standard for being a darpok: Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Rahul Gandhi has "set a new standard for being a darpok [coward]". After the showdown in Guwahati on Tuesday over the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Sarma said, "After..IndiaTimes - Published |
