Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Government Increases Daily Wages of Tea Garden Workers by 40%

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Assam Government Increases Daily Wages of Tea Garden Workers by 40%

Guwahati, March 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the BJP-led government in the state has raised the wages of tea garden workers by over 40% since 2021. He accused previous Congress governments of neglecting these workers for decades. In a post on the social media platform X, Sarma stated that … Read more

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Miyan’ Remark Sparks Controversy

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New Delhi: Maulana Sajid Rashidi, president of the All India Imam Association, has raised objections to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s recent use of the term ‘Miyan’ in a public statement. Rashidi described the Chief Minister’s comment as unconstitutional and questioned his right to hold office. Speaking to news agencies, Maulana Sajid Rashidi said, … Read more