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BJP To Contest 11 Lok Sabha Seats In Assam, Rest 3 For Allies: Himanta Sarma

CM Sarma said that out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state, the BJP will be contesting on 11, AGP on two, and UPPL will contest on one seat.

Feb 29, 2024, 20:36 PM IST

BJP ally Asom Gana Parishad to file plea in SC challenging Citizenship Amendment Act

Senior Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Zoii Nath Sharma on Sunday (December 15) that a party meeting was held on Saturday (December 14) during which it was decided that the AGP will file a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act.

Dec 15, 2019, 16:43 PM IST

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav urges AGP to reconsider decision to snap ties

There are others like the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), who are opposing the bill to "disturb" peace and create unrest, he added.

Jan 17, 2019, 23:46 PM IST

BJP says AGP pulling out of Assam government will have no impact

As Asom Gana Parishad or AGP walked out of the NDA, the BJP is now left with the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) and the sole Independent MLA in the assembly as allies in the state.

Jan 08, 2019, 20:34 PM IST

Morning Breaking: AGP breaks ties with BJP in Assam over Citizenship Bill

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has ended its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam over the Citizenship Bill. Watch full video to know more.

Jan 08, 2019, 08:54 AM IST

AGP pulls out of alliance with BJP in Assam after Union Cabinet approves Citizenship Amendment Bill

The Union Cabinet approved the Citizenship Amendment Bill on Monday.

Jan 07, 2019, 17:09 PM IST

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal along with a likely 10-member cabinet to take oath today

Both AGP and BPF are likely to get two berths each in the new cabinet initially, although the Atul Bora-led party has been demanding three instead of two, a media report said on Tuesday. 

May 24, 2016, 07:12 AM IST

BJP, AGP, BPF make history in Assam, win 86 seats; CM designate Sarbananda Sonowal thanks people for massive support

BJP President Amit Shah too has congratulated the prime minister and CM designate Sarbananda Sonowal over the emphatic victory in Assam.

May 19, 2016, 23:00 PM IST

Assam Assembly elections: Tough fight between AGP, Congress at Bokakhat

Congress and AGP with both fighting neck and neck to woo the voters on April 4.

Apr 02, 2016, 21:04 PM IST

Assam polls 2016: We are for rebuilding the state, says BJP-AGP alliance

The alliance will also ensure protection of the indigenous people as per Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, he said.

Apr 02, 2016, 20:59 PM IST

Assembly Elections 2016: Opinion poll predicts hung Assembly in Assam; ouster of Congress-led alliance in Kerala

Mamata Banerjee may retain power in West Bengal and Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu while it may be a hung assembly in Assam with an edge to the BJP and the Left return to power in Kerala, says a poll survey.

Apr 01, 2016, 21:58 PM IST

BJP-AGP alliance a marriage of convenience: Gogoi

The Chief Minister said that the BJP-AGP leaders completely ignored the wishes of the rank and file of party workers while forging the alliance and the disillusionment was there for everyone to see.

Mar 12, 2016, 20:43 PM IST

AGP comes out with first list of candidates for Assam polls

AGP will also be announcing shortly the names of other candidates in those constituencies where it will have friendly contests with the BJP.

Mar 10, 2016, 18:42 PM IST

AGP, BJP split in Assam ahead of assembly elections

In a development that might benefit the ruling Congress ahead of the April assembly elections, the BJP and AGP have split over the recent alliance between the two and both the newly-floated parties announced on Wednesday that they will contest the polls.

Mar 09, 2016, 20:21 PM IST

AGP will fight on 24 seats out of 126 in Assam Assembly elections: BJP

The BJP said on Thursday that the AGP will be fighting on 24 seats out of 126 in the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam.

Mar 03, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

BJP, AGP workers protest against alliance decision in Assam

The BJP and AGP will jointly fight the coming assembly elections as announced by former Chief Minister and AGP leader Prafulla Kumar Mahanta.

Mar 03, 2016, 15:14 PM IST

With BJP-AGP alliance officially announced; top 5 reasons why PM Modi-Amit Shah's strategy can do wonders

With an aim to boost BJP's prospects in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, the party has forged an alliance with Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) to jointly contest the upcoming polls.

Mar 02, 2016, 18:44 PM IST

Assam Assembly elections: Major boost for BJP as it ties up with Asom Gana Parishad for upcoming polls

In a bid to boost its winning prospects in Assam Assembly elections, BJP on Wednesday forged an alliance with Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) to jointly contest the upcoming polls.

Mar 02, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

AGP, BJP to contest 2016 Assam Assembly elections together

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest the upcoming Assembly election in Assam in an alliance with Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).

Mar 02, 2016, 17:43 PM IST

In poll-bound Assam, United opposition forces Governor to cut short speech

 A united opposition today forced Assam Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya to curtail his speech on the opening day of the Budget Session and leave the

Feb 01, 2016, 12:58 PM IST