Assam elections
Nellie Massacre Resurfaces in Assam Politics: Competing Commission Reports Fuel Debate Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 27, 2025 04:32 pm CST
As Assam approaches its 2026 Assembly elections, the 1983 Nellie massacre has returned to political prominence. The BJP government's push to release the Tiwari Commission report on the tragedy that killed over 1,800 people has reignited debates about ethnic violence, illegal migration, and electoral politics, with analysts suggesting the timing aims to polarize voters for political advantage.
Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Himanta Sarma of Manipulating Voter Lists Ahead of 2026 Assam Elections
Nov 20, 2025 09:23 am CST
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is attempting to add voters from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to Assam's electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Gogoi announced an eight-party opposition alliance is preparing to challenge the BJP, claiming they are "far more united and prepared than ever before" to form the next government in Assam.
In Poll-Bound Assam, Election Body Begins Voter Mapping Ahead Of Roll Revision
Sep 18, 2025 12:30 pm CST
With Assam slated to go to the elections by April next year, the Election Commission has started a pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter mapping exercise in the state.