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24 Apr

Mamata Banerjee appoints Ripun Bora as president of its Assam unit

The TMC on Saturday appointed former Assam Congress President Ripun Bora as the party’s Assam unit president.

“Hon’ble Chairperson Smt. Mamata Banerjee envisions vast change for the furtherance and advancement of Assam and its people with All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) at the forefront.The Hon’ble Chairperson is pleased to appoint Shri Ripun Bora (Ex-MP, Rajya Sabha & former Minister, Govt. of Assam) as the State President of AITC Assam unit with immediate effect,” TMC said in a press release.

Ripun Bora on 18 April, joined the All India Trinamool Congress in Kolkata becoming the latest leader to leave the Congress in Assam.

“I have been associated with INC since 1976, right from my student life and during this long period I served the party at different capacity with party and constitutional posts, but today with heavy heart, I tender my resignation,” Bora wrote in his resignation letter.

 

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18 Apr

Ripun Bora, Former Assam Congress Chief Resigns From Party, Joins TMC

Former Assam Congress President Ripun Bora on Sunday joined the All India Trinamool Congress in Kolkata becoming the latest leader to leave the Congress in Assam.

On Sunday evening Bora tweeted, “From today I have started my new political journey!” and also shared his resignation letter, addressed to Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

“I have been associated with INC since 1976, right from my student life and during this long period I served the party at different capacity with party and constitutional posts, but today with heavy heart, I tender my resignation,” Bora wrote in his resignation letter.

“Delighted to welcome Shri @ripunbora, Former Minister of Panchayat & Rural Development, Minister of Education in Assam, former Rajya Sabha MP & former President of Assam Pradesh Congress committee!” All India Trinamool Congress wrote on their official Twitter handle.

General Secretary of AITC Abhishek Banerjee also welcomed Ripun Bora and tweeted, “Extending a very warm welcome to Shri @ripunbora, a stalwart and skilled politician, who joined the @AITCofficial family today.We are extremely pleased to have you onboard and look forward to working together for the well-being of our people!”

 

 

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31 Mar

Govt to reduce disturbed areas under AFSPA in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, says Amit Shah

The Government of India on Thursday has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades, said Home Minister in a series of tweet.

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 is an act of Parliament that gives the armed forces the power to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”.

“In a significant step, GoI under the decisive leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji has decided to reduce disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the states of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades,” tweeted Amit Shah.

 

Amit Shah said the decision is a result of consistent efforts and several agreements to end insurgency.

“Reduction in areas under AFSPA is a result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to the consistent efforts and several agreements to end insurgency and bring lasting peace in North East by PM Narendra Modi government,” Amit Shah said in a tweet.

He congratulated the people of North East and called it a ‘momentous occasion’.

“Thanks to PM Narendra Modi Ji’s unwavering commitment, our North-Eastern region, which was neglected for decades is now witnessing a new era of peace, prosperity and unprecedented development. I congratulate the people of North East on this momentous occasion,” said Amit Shah in another tweet.

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