Assam
The Five National Takeaways
Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, as different as they are, offer a bigger picture when considered together
The BJP Position
It is now established as a party of the Northeast and the only opposition in West Bengal
A Chequered Victory
West Bengal and Assam, important for ideological reasons, are less likely to play a role in BJP’s immediate future
Who Will Win the Mind Game?
As BJP hopes to retain power through a tireless campaign, the opposition counts on ethnic and religious arithmetic
The Gamosa Metaphor
BJP banks on development, Congress plays the CAA card—and the battle remains essentially Assamese
Himanta Biswa Sarma: The Wizard of the Northeast
Lauded for his handling of the pandemic, Himanta Biswa Sarma has reinforced his image as BJP’s most dynamic face as Assam prepares for elections
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