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Assam Accord

SC verdict on Assam Accord not historic, I've mixed reaction: CM Himanta

In a majority verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act which grants Indian citizenship to immigrants who came to Assam between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971.

20 October 2024, 14:12 IST

Supreme Court verdict on Assam Accord not historic, I've mixed reaction: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Supreme Court verdict on Assam Accord not historic, I've mixed reaction: Himanta Biswa Sarma

SC verdict on Assam Accord not historic, I've mixed reaction: CM Himanta

20 October 2024, 14:12 IST

AASU welcomes Supreme Court order on Section 6A of Citizenship Act; petitioner calls it 'unfortunate'

AASU chief adviser Samujjal Bhattacharjya said with its order on Section 6A of Citizenship Act 1955, the Supreme Court has given its stamp of approval to the Assam Accord under which all those who had entered Assam illegally must be detected and deported from the country.

17 October 2024, 12:25 IST

AASU welcomes Supreme Court order on Section 6A of Citizenship Act; petitioner calls it 'unfortunate'

AASU welcomes Supreme Court order on Section 6A of Citizenship Act; petitioner calls it 'unfortunate'

AASU welcomes Supreme Court order on Section 6A of Citizenship Act; petitioner calls it 'unfortunate'

17 October 2024, 12:25 IST

SC upholds validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act inserted after Assam Accord

The CJI said the objective of the provision must be understood in the backdrop of the Post-Bangladesh War.

17 October 2024, 05:32 IST

Supreme Court upholds validity of Sec 6A of Citizenship Act inserted after Assam Accord

Supreme Court upholds validity of Sec 6A of Citizenship Act inserted after Assam Accord

SC upholds validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act inserted after Assam Accord

17 October 2024, 05:32 IST

Himanta's move on Assam Accord a 'political gimmick' for 2026 assembly polls: Ripun Bora

The Assam government and the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) discussed the implementation of Justice Sarma committee's recommendations on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord to protect the interests of the indigenous population.

26 September 2024, 11:14 IST

Himanta's move on Assam Accord a 'political gimmick' for 2026 assembly polls: Ripun Bora

Himanta's move on Assam Accord a 'political gimmick' for 2026 assembly polls: Ripun Bora

Himanta's move on Assam Accord a 'political gimmick' for 2026 assembly polls: Ripun Bora

26 September 2024, 11:14 IST

Bengali-dominated Barak Valley to be exempted from Clause 6 of Assam Accord: Assam government to AASU

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said this after a meeting here with a delegation of AASU, the state's biggest students' union, that had led the six-year-long Assam Agitation or the anti-foreigners movement between 1979 and 1985.

25 September 2024, 16:30 IST

Bengali-dominated Barak Valley to be exempted from Clause 6 of Assam Accord: Assam government to AASU

Bengali-dominated Barak Valley to be exempted from Clause 6 of Assam Accord: Assam government to AASU

Bengali-dominated Barak Valley to be exempted from Clause 6 of Assam Accord: Assam government to AASU

25 September 2024, 16:30 IST

Himanta raising Assam Accord to divert attention from corruption by his family: Congress

The state's assertion to implement 57 recommendations of the Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee on Assam Accord has no basis as only the Centre can execute the same, Congress said.

18 September 2024, 10:08 IST

Himanta raising Assam Accord to divert attention from corruption by his family: Congress

Himanta raising Assam Accord to divert attention from corruption by his family: Congress

Himanta raising Assam Accord to divert attention from corruption by his family: Congress

18 September 2024, 10:08 IST

52 recommendations of Clause 6 panel of Assam Accord to be implemented: Assam CM Himanta

The Clause 6 of the Assam Accord states that appropriate constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards will be provided to protect cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.

07 September 2024, 17:09 IST

52 recommendations of Clause 6 panel of Assam Accord to be implemented: Assam CM Himanta

52 recommendations of Clause 6 panel of Assam Accord to be implemented: Assam CM Himanta

52 recommendations of Clause 6 panel of Assam Accord to be implemented: Assam CM Himanta

07 September 2024, 17:09 IST

Cabinet approves implementation of 57 recommendations of Clause 6 panel: Himanta on Assam Accord

The cabinet deliberated on various recommendations of the panel to protect and safeguard land, language and culture of the indigenous people of Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference after the meeting held in Lakhimpur.

04 September 2024, 19:03 IST

Cabinet approves implementation of 57 recommendations of Clause 6 panel: Himanta on Assam Accord

Cabinet approves implementation of 57 recommendations of Clause 6 panel: Himanta on Assam Accord

Cabinet approves implementation of 57 recommendations of Clause 6 panel: Himanta on Assam Accord

04 September 2024, 19:03 IST

Noisy scene in assembly over Assam Accord implementation

The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 after a six-year-long violent anti-foreigner movement. It stated, among other clauses, that names of all foreigners coming to Assam on or after March 25, 1971 would be detected and deleted from electoral rolls and steps would be taken to deport them.

28 August 2024, 16:52 IST

Noisy scene in assembly over Assam Accord implementation

Noisy scene in assembly over Assam Accord implementation

Noisy scene in assembly over Assam Accord implementation

28 August 2024, 16:52 IST

People will see 'new India' after LS polls: Gaurav Gogoi

Visiting Assam Congress headquarters here after being nominated as candidate for Jorhat constituency, Gogoi also slammed the BJP-led government over the timing of implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

13 March 2024, 16:12 IST

People will see 'new India' after LS polls: Gaurav Gogoi

People will see 'new India' after LS polls: Gaurav Gogoi

People will see 'new India' after LS polls: Gaurav Gogoi

13 March 2024, 16:12 IST