assam assembly elections

Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev's resignation from the Trinamool Congress deals a significant blow to the party's national ambitions, particularly in the northeast. A prominent figure from the region, her exit, following another MP's departure, intensifies concerns about internal dissent and the TMC's expansion strategy beyond West Bengal. This development adds to the party's post-election challenges.

Assam's public distribution system will temporarily halt subsidised pulses, sugar, and salt for two months starting June. This suspension is due to the state operating under a vote-on-account budget post-elections. The new government plans to reintroduce these benefits after presenting the full budget in July, with distribution resuming in August. Free rice distribution will continue uninterrupted.

INDIA bloc leaders met, agreeing to petition the Chief Justice on electoral integrity and demanding the Education Minister's resignation over exam controversies. They also called for an all-party meeting on the economy and pledged to meet bi-monthly. Parliament coordination will continue daily during the monsoon session.

Assam Trinamool Congress chief Abhijit Majumdar has resigned, alleging the party has lost its vision and become a sectarian outfit focused on Muslim vote banks. He claims the party, led by Mamata Banerjee, is Bengal-centric and has sidelined Assam.

Trinamool Congress faces another blow as MP Sushmita Dev resigns from Rajya Sabha, fueling speculation of a BJP switch after meeting Assam CM. This follows Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's departure, who made scathing remarks about the party. The TMC is navigating a challenging period marked by electoral losses and internal dissent.

BJP state govts are implementing uniform civil codes. But what really needs uniformity, is the legal age for marriage: 18 for men & women. Also, clauses for live-ins are worryingly illogical