The secret to our resounding success in Jorhat is our people-centred campaign. People from all walks of life, young and old, made it their own. The energy of several hard working Congress karyakartas powered the whole exercise. The message of hope and change resonated with

My humble tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and one of India’s greatest social reformers, on his death anniversary. Dr. Ambedkar’s steadfast commitment to defending the Constitution and upholding its democratic values continues to guide

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PM Modi promised that people who can only afford a pair of slippers will start travelling on airlines. What PM Modi delivered is airports that charge Rs 200 for coffee, tickets that cost Rs 20,000 and flights that are either delayed or cancelled. The situation is so bad that

It is sad to see the state of Indian aviation. The Indian aviation was once competitive and encouraged new market players. Yet the advent of the Modi government also brought the era of monopolies and duopolies. Many pointed to error of this trend including former Deputy RBI

"Ever since coming to power, the Modi Government has displayed a particularly venal streak of cynicism in relation to environmental protection, combining its proclivity to encourage the reckless exploitation of natural resources with a callous disregard for consequences on the

Today in Parliament, I highlighted the deplorable condition of national highways in Assam during Question Hour. Despite paying substantial tolls, our people are forced to travel on dangerously broken and poorly maintained roads. I specifically raised the situation of NH-37

अचानक से ▪️प्रधानमंत्री के बेहद करीबी रहे OSD हीरन जोशी जिनके इशारों पर मीडिया ताथैया करता रहा, उन्हें एकदम से हटा दिया जाता है ▪️प्रसार भारती के चेयरमैन नवनीत सहगल का यकायेक इस्तीफा हो जाता है सुनने में आ रहा है - आने वाले दिनों में और इस्तीफे होंगे 👉लेकिन वो क्या चीज़

I am disappointed with the stand of the Chief Minister of Assam regarding the on-going protests at Tezpur University. Real leadership would have meant that the Chief Minister would have stood with the faculty, staff and students of this prestigious university. Instead the

Today in Parliament, I honoured the enduring legacy of Zubeen Garg - an artist who defined the cultural heartbeat of Assam. I called upon the Government of India to explain how an artist invited to its official programme in Singapore could lose his life under such disturbing and

I welcome the announcement that Numaligarh Refinery Ltd has finally been accorded Navratna status - a long overdue recognition for one of Assam’s most important institutions. Back in December 2022, during a Zero Hour intervention in the Lok Sabha, I had underscored the need for

Tezpur University used to represent everything Assam hoped for: quality education, research leadership, and institutional pride rooted in the legacy of the Assam Accord. But today, it is caught in the middle of a deep institutional crisis. Administrative misconduct, financial

With a heart full of gratitude, I bow to the founding fathers of the Asam Sahitya Sabha as its 100th year of glory unfolds today from its iconic headquarters, Chandrakanta Bhawan in Jorhat. For over a century, the Sabha has tended the very soul of Assamese language and

On Assam Day, I pay my respectful tribute to Chaolung Sukapha, the founder of a united and inclusive Assam. His vision of Bor Axom - a greater Assam built on harmony, cooperation, and shared belonging, continues to define our collective identity. Sukapha’s arrival in 1228, after

For the second day in a row, the ruling party BJP refuses to list the most important issue for opposition political parties in the agenda for parliamentary business today. Why is the BJP taking the Parliament for granted ? Why have symbolic meetings before the Parliament

Assam has seen months of protests by employees across Health, Education, Panchayat and other major departments who are simply asking for what is rightfully theirs. Instead of listening to their demands, the Chief Minister has responded with warnings, salary cuts and open

Prime Minister Modi has hijacked the Parliament of India. The Prime Minister does not want to be held accountable to any of the major issues raised by the political parties. In the meeting of floor leaders, all political parties belonging to the opposition wanted to discuss the

Before the BJP ministers comes up with new excuses to avoid discussing the Indian electoral system inside Parliament, let me share this short clip of a similar discussion in 2021 inside Rajya Sabha. In this clip within two minutes my former Parliamentary colleague Shri

Indian National Congress has supported the claim that 6 indigenous communities of Assam must be declared as ST without affecting the rights and privileges of the existing ST communities. To this end we passed an assembly resolution during the last Congress government. Chief

How can we talk about Swaccha Bharat without Swaccha Vayu ?

At a press conference in Jorhat today, I raised four key demands before the Election Commission of India. First, the immediate rollout of machine-readable electoral rolls for all upcoming elections. Second, complete digitisation and centrally managed, software-based preparation

Today in Jorhat, the vehicle I was travelling in was involved in a minor accident after the driver suddenly fell ill. By God’s grace and with everyone’s blessings, I am completely safe and unharmed. The vehicle sustained minor damage. The driver has been admitted to the hospital,