Debabrata Saikia
Assam Polygamy Ban Under Fire: Congress Claims Political Motive Behind Move
Nov 10, 2025 09:00 pm CST
The Assam government's move to ban polygamy faces strong criticism from Congress leader Debabrata Saikia, who calls it politically motivated. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the bill will impose up to seven years imprisonment for offenders while exempting tribal populations, revealing tensions around the BJP's approach to personal laws and claims of national unity.
Assam Congress Lodges Police Complaint Over BJP's AI Video On Illegal Migrants
Sep 19, 2025 02:28 am CST
The main opposition party in Assam, the Congress, has lodged a complaint with the Guwahati police against the BJP state unit over an AI video that was posted on its official social media handles.