Presidential poll begins in Assam with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi casting his vote on Thursday. Gogoi, is among the 126 members of the legislative assembly along with member of parliament Bhubneswar Kalita who are expected to cast the vote at the Central Hall of the Assam Assembly.
As soon as the question hour ended at 10 in the morning, the legislators are lined up to cast their votes. Pranab Mukherjee is expected to get support from 112 legislators. Altogether 15 legislators are expected to go with PA Sangma. Parliamentary affairs minister Nilomoni Sendeka represents Pranab Mukherjee while PA Sangma is represented by AGP MLA Bhupen Ray. The ballot boxes are scheduled to be sealed at 5 in the afternoon.
25 Dec 2016 - 6:44pm | Dibya J Borthakur The role of the student leaders and organizations came up for a thought provoking discussion when students, educationists and prominent citizens participated at an open meeting in Raha on Sunday....
4 Feb 2012 - 5:46am | Anup Arandhara A case of gang rape of a newly married woman is registered at Sonari police station of Sivasagar district . According to police, the victim, a labour of Joboka T.E. was gang raped by six...
18 May 2008 - 3:30am | editor Assam Governor Lt general (Retd.) Ajoy Singh on Saturday has visited Gauhati university campus and discussed the administrative matters with registrar in charge. Later talking to the journalists he...
Add new comment