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Submitted by Heramba Bora on Wed, 13/04/2011 - 19:22
voter awareness campaign failed to make impact on Dr.Manmohan Singh, Prim Minister of India, as he did not cast vote here. What do you expect from general public? Though he later on said that he has casted vote throuh Postal Ballot, he had to give the explanation due to report in the media fearing criticism- one feel.

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BJP list for Assam on Mar 8

BJP is all set to announce the poll candidates for Assam on March 8. Talking to Assam Times in New Delhi on Thursday evening, senior party leaders said that selection of candidates is in process.Despite disappointment from state party unit, the party is likely to leave Barpeta, Kaliabor, Lakhimpur and Dhubri to AGP.  But the regional party is not satisfied with the offer as AGP has bleak prospect in all these seats.   

Sonowal takes on Narah

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6 houses set on fire

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AGP-BJP patch up again

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Rhino poaching stiffles Kaziranga

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Pillai panel for Bodoland issue

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Rocky left red faced

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