‘Some people are more native, but it’s a question of citizenship’: Hiren Gohain
It reports a call for judicial intervention against the Chief Minister for alleged abuse of power.
Hiren Gohain, a prominent Assam writer and activist, advocates for Opposition unity in the upcoming election. He believes this alliance would be more beneficial to voters than individual parties. Harekrishna Deka, leader of the Assam Nagorik Sanmilani, a citizens' collective he founded, has been calling for judicial intervention against Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam's Chief Minister, over alleged hate speeches. The High Court hearing on these claims has been postponed to April 21st. Gohain also discusses the complexities of defining "indigenous Assamese" and the impact of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on Assam's demographics. He believes that extremism does not bring about positive change and that violence will ultimately harm the people of Assam.
6 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi campaigned in Assam, urging voters to support the NDA government to maintain peace and development, citing the BJP's focus on tribal welfare and women's empowerment.
7 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed his nomination papers for the Jalukbari constituency, aiming to secure a comfortable victory.
8 APR 2026
— Al Jazeera
The Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting to woo Assamese Muslims, who are recognized as Indigenous by the party, ahead of the upcoming Assam legislative assembly election.
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