Sarbananda Sonowal

Former Chief Minister of Assam ,Indian politician

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Sarbananda Sonowal is an Indian politician from Assam, belonging to Bharatiya Janata Party. Currently he is an MLA in Assam Vidhan Sabha, and he is a former Chief Minister of Assam. Sonowal also served as the Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of India, from 2014 to 2016. He was chosen to be the Chief Minister of Assam after the 2016 Assam Legislative Assembly election and was the first Chief Minister of the state from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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Watch: BJP ends suspense, announces Assam CM name; Himanta Sarma gets top job A week after results of the Assam Assembly elections were announced, the Bharatiya Janata Party finally ended the suspense about who will be the new Chief Minister. Himanta Biswa Sarma, a minister in.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:31Published on May 9, 2021

Himanta Biswa to be Assam's new Chief Minister After a series of meetings of BJP Legislative Party at the Legislative Assembly, Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party in Assam and next Chief Minister. After.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published on May 9, 2021

Delhi is short on vaccines, need 2.6 crore more doses: CM Kejriwal \| Oneindia News As Assam awaits to see who its next chief minister will be, Sarbananda Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma rushed to Delhi on Saturday to hold talks with the BJP’s leadership; Delhi chief minister Arvind.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published on May 8, 2021

BJP forming govt in Assam: CM Sonowal As trends indicated BJP's return to power in Assam, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the counting of votes is still going on but it is clear that the BJP is forming government in the state... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:23Published on May 2, 2021

‘Wait till counting ends’: Sonowal confident of BJP win in Assam \| Assembly polls Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is confident of retaining power in the state as the trends suggest Bharatiya Janata Party leading. "As per the trends, it is clear that Bharatiya Janata Party.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:26Published on May 2, 2021

BJP will form government in Assam, claims CM Sonowal As per the early trends of Assam Assembly election results, Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal seemed confident that BJP will regain the majority and form the government in the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:03Published on May 2, 2021

Assam earthquake: PM Modi assures full support in this hour of crisis, says CM Sonowal An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale struck parts of Assam on morning of April 28. CM Sarbananda Sonowal said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have expressed.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:16Published on April 28, 2021

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hits Assam An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale struck the Assam at 7:51 AM on April 28. Strong tremors were felt in parts of the northeast as well as north Bengal. Chief Minister of Assam,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published on April 28, 2021

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Himanta Biswa Sarma, NEDA convenor, sworn-in as 15th chief minister of Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the 15th chief minister of Assam on Monday. He replaced former CM Sarbananda Sonowal. IndiaTimes - Published on May 10, 2021
Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma’s report card of 5 years may have landed him top job Why did BJP’s central leadership pick Himanta Biswa Sarma as Assam’s next CM over incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal? While there might never be an official answer, the consensus opinion is that Sarma's.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 9, 2021

Sarbananda Sonowal tenders resignation, prior to election of new Assam CM IndiaTimes - Published on May 9, 2021
Himanta Biswa Sarma to be next Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to be the next chief minister of Assam pipping Sarbananda Sonowal to the post. The swearing-in ceremony will be held on Monday. Sonowal had resigned as chief minister of.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 9, 2021
Assam: Himanta may be CM, BJP may recall Sonowal to Delhi Newly-elected BJP MLAs in Assam will meet on Sunday to finalise the selection of the new chief minister of the state amid likelihood of Himanta Biswa Sarma pipping incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal to the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2021

Assam BJP leaders Sarma, Sonowal meet party chief J P Nadda, Amit Shah in Delhi Both incumbent Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Sarma were on Friday called to New Delhi by the BJP central leadership, apparently to discuss the leadership issue of the next.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2021
Himanta Sarma, Sarbananda Sonowal to meet Nadda today, decision on CM likely Almost a week after winning the Assam Assembly polls, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to decide on the name of its chief ministerial nominee today in a crucial meeting called by the central.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2021
Why did BJP spend crores on newspaper ad if it's confident of winning all Upper Assam seats: Congress The Congress has lodged an FIR against chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, BJP chief J P Nadda, state president Ranjit Kumar Dass and eight leading newspapers for "camouflaging an advertisement as news".. IndiaTimes - Published on March 29, 2021
Congress most corrupt party; vote for BJP to continue to avail centre and state schemes: Smriti Irani Addressing her maiden election campaign rally in Assam, she said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal have rolled out a number of schemes, benefitting the poor.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 13, 2021

Assam, Northeast neglected for decades, Delhi now not too distant from Dispur: PM Modi Accusing the governments that ruled India for decades since Independence of neglecting Assam and the northeast, PM Modi on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to the development of the region. Modi, who.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2021
BJP will return to power in Assam as it worked for all-round development of state: Nadda BJP national president J P Nadda on Monday asserted that his party will return to power in Assam in the upcoming elections, bagging over 100 of 126 assembly seats, as the Sarbananda Sonowal-led.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 11, 2021
BJP dumps its coalition partner in Assam, picks up new one to rule an autonomous body The BJP on Sunday virtually dumped one of its coalition partners in Assam, the BPF, and picked up a new ally to gain majority and rule the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), a self-governing body in.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 13, 2020	Congress in Assam seeks 'Grand Alliance' to take on BJP-led govt in 2021 polls The opposition Congress in Assam on Tuesday called for a 'Grand Alliance' of all non-BJP parties, including the AIUDF, to oust the Sarbananda Sonowal-led government in next year's assembly elections. IndiaTimes - Published on August 18, 2020
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal inspects flood-affected areas, meets people Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inspected flood-affected areas and met the flood-hit people in Solmari and Rangia. According to Assam Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Sonwal took.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 23, 2020	PM Modi speaks to seven CMs on floods, Covid-19 situation Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to the chief ministers of seven states to take stock of the flood situation and also the management of the coronavirus in their respective states. Assam and.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 19, 2020
PM Modi assures to extend help to Assam: CM Sarbananda Sonowal Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured to extend all support to Assam which is battling floods, oil well fire and coronavirus pandemic, said chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday following a.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 19, 2020	PM Modi speaks with Assam CM over floods Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal over the flood situation in the state and assured him of all help from the Centre. IndiaTimes - Published on July 3, 2020
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal flags off pumpkin consignment to Dubai IndiaTimes - Published on May 28, 2020	Workers will help society win against coronavirus: Assam CM on May Day "Solidarity & Support. Saluting the fighting spirit of all workers on International #LabourDay. Today, when the world faces an unprecedented crisis, it is your strength and resilience that will take us.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2020
MHA panel submits report to CM Sarbananda Sonowal IndiaTimes - Published on February 25, 2020	PM Modi urged to withdraw heinous cases against NDFB leaders Mohilary, who was himself a militant till 2003, made the request at an official function held here to celebrate the signing of the Bodo accord. Modi, Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2020
PM Modi arrives in Guwahati ahead of Kokrajhar rally Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi among others. Large numbers of locals have gathered at the rally ground, in Bodo-dominated.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2020	Ulfa (I) claims responsibility for Assam blasts The proscribed Myanmar-based anti-talk Ulfa (I) faction led by Paresh Baruah has claimed responsibility for the four blasts in upper Assam districts on Sunday morning as the country celebrated the 71st.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2020
Five explosions hit Assam on Republic day, CM Sonowal condemns 'cowardly attempt' to create terror The Assam police are investigating the matter. DNA - Published on January 26, 2020	Govt to sign accord with dreaded Bodo militant group NDFB on Monday The tripartite agreement will be signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal by top leadership of the four factions of the NDFB, Joint Secretary.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 25, 2020
Quit BJP, form 'anti-CAA' govt, remain CM: Cong to Sonowal Opposition leader in Assam assembly Debabrata Saikia on Saturday asked CM Sarbananda Sonowal to quit BJP and form an alternate govt in the state with Congress support. "In view of the current situation.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 12, 2020	Protests intensify in Assam after Centre notifies CAA "On Thursday, chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma went to New Delhi to meet Union home minister Amit Shah and the very next day the notification was issued. This.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 11, 2020
AASU accuses Sarbananda Sonowal's govt of betraying people's mandate IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2020	Congress dares PM Modi to dismiss Sarbananda Sonowal for criticising CAA The Congress on Thursday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dismiss his own chief minister for openly opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act and to declare him an "anti-national" for doing so... IndiaTimes - Published on January 2, 2020
CAA will not affect interests of indigenous Assamese: Sarbananda Sonowal IndiaTimes - Published on January 1, 2020	Protests against CAA across Assam Tens of thousands of people hit the streets across Assam on Tuesday at the call of AASU, Congress and several other groups to peacefully protest against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2019
AASU accuses Modi, Shah and Sonowal of misleading people All Assam Students Union(AASU) on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal of misleading people that their identity, language.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 21, 2019	No one from Bangladesh will get to enter Assam by means of amended Citizenship Act: Sarbananda Sonowal Allaying fears of the state's indigenous population, who are wary that the law would threaten their identity, Sonowal said "not a single person of Bangladesh will get to enter Assam through CAA". "Only.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 20, 2019
Anti-CAA protests in Assam: Internet restored today; no threat to 'language' or 'identity', says CM Soniwal Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assured the people of Assam that there will be no threat to their "language" or "identity" due to the passing of the contentious bill. DNA - Published on December 20, 2019	Convince PM to solve ongoing crisis: 12 BJP MLAs to Sonowal IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2019
Call upon all sections of society to thwart elements misleading people in Assam on CAA: Sonowal "We are committed to protect all genuine Indian citizens and the rights of the people of Assam. I call upon all sections of the society to thwart the elements who are misleading the people on #CAA and.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2019	Negligible number of people to benefit from amended Citizenship Act: Sonowal Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said the number of people to be benefited by the amended Citizenship Act will be "very negligible". The exact number of those people will be.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2019
Aasu, indigenous groups not behind violence: Assam CM Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday stood up for the All Assam Students' Union (Aasu) and various indigenous groups protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, saying the spiral of.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 12, 2019	Indefinite curfew imposed in Guwahati, violent protests in Assam over Citizenship Amendment Bill Earlier, CM Sarbananda Sonowal was left stranded at Guwahati airport for hours on Wednesday. DNA - Published on December 11, 2019
Amid violent protests in Assam, CM Sarbananda Sonowal stranded at Guwahati airport Sonowal, who landed at Guwahati from Tezpur, was stuck as the protesters gathered outside the airport. DNA - Published on December 11, 2019	‘Five lakh Bengali Hindu NRC rejects will get citizenship’ The remaining — over 13 lakh, including seven lakh Muslims — people will have to approach the foreigners tribunals to establish their eligibility for getting Indian citizenship. On Monday, Assam.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 10, 2019
Sarbananda Sonowal cites Bengali Hindu migrant break-up, slams ‘misinformation’ Seeking to allay fears that Assam would bear the brunt of a fresh influx of immigrants from Bangladesh if and when the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill becomes a law, Sonowal said 1.5 lakh Bengali Hindu.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2019	Visitors from Assam harassed by other Northeastern states after NRC: Debabrata Saikia to Sonowal IndiaTimes - Published on September 16, 2019
No person excluded from NRC be treated 'foreigner' till tribunal's verdict: Sarbananda Sonowal IndiaTimes - Published on August 30, 2019	NRC: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal asks people not to panic; govt to provide legal aid to poor IndiaTimes - Published on August 30, 2019
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