Friday, April 26, 2024

North East India

“We seek a govt that does not discriminate based on religion,” say voters of Nagaon in Assam

"Since independence, no Miya representative has been sent to parliament. This time, Muslim voters want to elect an AIUDF candidate," Mufti Abdul Karim, a supporter of the AIUDF, expressed hope while discussing the minority Muslim support for AIUDF.

In post-delimitation Assam, why division of Muslim votes can diminish their electoral prospects

“Ensure that not a single vote goes to the Congress and no Bodo votes get wasted to the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) as the Bodo-identity has an existential threat from it”, an invigorated All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA from Dalgaon assembly constituency, Majibur Rahman, asked the mixed crowd of Bodos and Muslims supporting Durga Das Boro of Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) party in Udalguri just before filing the nomination papers on 3 April 2024.

Arunachal Pradesh: Landslide cuts off Dibang valley near China border

Heavy landslides hit Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley on Wednesday, due to heavy rainfall over the past few days, authorities said.

In West Tripura, voter turnouts of 105.30%, 100.15%, and 109.09% prompt CPIM demand for re-election

In a letter to the Election Commission, Communist Party of India (Marxist) flagged “official claims” of voter turnouts of more than 100 per cent having been recorded in three Assembly segments in West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency.

“Public emergency”: Almost 0% voting in six Nagaland districts amid shutdown over statehood demand

Almost zero voting was recorded in six districts in Nagaland during the Lok Sabha polls on Friday after...

Guwahati HC asks Assam govt to file report on demolition of Muslim homes within four weeks

The Guwahati High Court sought an explanation from the Assam state government and asked to submit an updated report in connection with the demolition of the homes of five Muslims who were accused of setting a police station on fire.

“Manipur symbol of BJP, RSS’s hatred,” Rahul Gandhi kicks off Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

“We don’t want to tell you about our ‘mann ki baat’ but to hear about your ‘mann ki baat’. We want to know about your pain. We want to share a vision of brotherhood and harmony," former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Sunday said while addressing a large gathering at Khongjom in Manipur for the second leg of the Congress’s countrywide campaign, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
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Manipur: Four Meitei Muslims shot dead, curfew reimposed in valley districts

At least four Meitei Muslims were shot dead after a group of armed miscreants attacked them at the Lilong town in Manipur’s Thoubal district on Monday evening.

Manipur: Bodies of 87 Kuki-Zo tribals killed in ethnic violence laid to rest amid tight security

In an emotional bid, families of Manipur’s Kuki Zo Tribal community buried their loved ones at Sehken in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Wednesday. Bodies of 87 members, which were lying in a Manipur morgue for almost eight months were finally laid to rest by the grieving families.
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Mizoram: Zoram People’s Movement leader Lalduhoma sworn in as CM

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Mizoram on Friday, December 8, 2023.

At least 13 killed during fighting in Manipur’s Tengnoupal

The bodies of 13 people were found in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district after security forces received inputs of a gunfight. Their bodies were found with multiple bullet wounds. Since May 03,...
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Mizoram: Zoram People’s Movement to form govt with 27 seats

The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) swept off Mizoram with 27 seats out of the total 40 assembly seats - dethroning the Mizo National Front (MNF) who got 10 seats.

Mizoram: ZPM heading for landslide victory, MNF trailing far behind in single digit

In Mizoram, Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) is in the lead with 26 seats, followed by the Mizo National Front (MNF) with six seats, BJP with three seats, and the Congress with two seats.
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Election Commission changes counting date for Mizoram assembly polls to December 4

The results for the Mizoram Assembly polls will now be declared on Monday (December 4) instead of Sunday (December 3) as the Election Commission deferred the counting of votes

Manipur insurgent group UNLF signs peace agreement with India

A peace agreement was signed on Wednesday between the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), an Imphal-based insurgent group, and the Government of India marking the end of a six-decade-long...
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“When tribals of Manipur were losing respect for their lives…”: Adivasi poet, journalist declines award from India Today Group

Renowned poet and journalist Jacinta Kerketta, known for her powerful writings addressing injustices faced by Adivasi communities, has declined the 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Udyman Pratibha Samman' award from the India Today Group.

Manipur Police book Kuki leader after his ‘self-rule’ ultimatum

The Manipur Police on Thursday filed a case against Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum General Secretary Muan Tombing after he warned the Union government that the organisation will establish “self rule” in areas dominated by Kuki-Zos if its demands for a separate administration are not met in two weeks.
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