Assam Assembly session begins on a stormy note
First Published: 31st August, 2020 19:10 IST
The four-day Assam Legislative Assembly session began on a stormy note on the first day of the monsoon session on Monday, amid heated arguments and protests from the opposition over
The four-day Assam Legislative Assembly session began on a stormy note on the first day of the monsoon session on Monday, amid heated arguments and protests from the opposition over COVID-19, NRC and implementation of Clause 6 of Assam Accord.
The opposition also staged walk out on the first day of the Assembly session.
Leader of the opposition, Debabrata Saikia accused the state government of politicizing the COVID-19 situation. Saikia also alleged that the government had resorted to make political gains by strictly enforcing lockdown protocols for the opposition leaders.
Meanwhile, Congress MLA from North Karimganj Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha alleged that the government was lackadaisical regarding the NRC issue. The MLA took potshots and said that there is no fruitful outcome even though the NRC final list was published in August 30, 2019.
On the other hand, Mariani Congress MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi also echoed similar sentiments and said that the government is politicizing the NRC issue by making changes in the cut-off date.
A total of 21 bills are likely to come up during the current session. Among the new bills are-The Birangana Sati Sadhini Rajyik Vishwaidyalaya Bill, 2020, The Assam Agricultural Produce & Livestock Marketing (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, Assam MSME (Facilitation of Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2020 and The Assam Skill University Bill, 2020.
The government is also likely to move bills for two amendments in existing labour laws.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Counting begins for Jharkhand, Maharashtra elections, along with bypolls across 15 states
23rd November 2024
Live Indian national indicted for illegal export of US aviation components to Russia
23rd November 2024
Live 12 Bangladeshi Nationals Including 4 Children and Women Detained in Tripura
22nd November 2024
Live Meghalaya Minister Rakkam A. Sangma Doubts Congress’ Political Revival in State
22nd November 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Assam: Man Who Beats a Lactating Female Dog to Death In Front of Her Puppies Arrested
It needs to be mentioned that, the arrest led to the protest by the local women demanding action against Saikia.
22nd November 2024
Assam: Father-Daughter Duo Killed in Road Accident On the Way To School in Bongaigaon, Angry Locals Torch Bus
In the aftermath of the incident, enraged locals staged a protest, blocking the national highway and setting the bus on fire.
22nd November 2024
3 Assam Cops Suspended After Bangladeshi Infiltrator Escapes from SMCH
A case has been registered against the three personnel, and Hailakandi SP Leena Doley has initiated a high-level probe into the incident.
22nd November 2024
Heart Breaking: Assam Youth Beats a Lactating Female Dog to Death In Front of Her Puppies
The dog was desperate for food after giving birth to five puppies, and she ventured into the broiler farm and ate a chicken.
21st November 2024
Malaria Cases Surge in Assam’s Kokrajhar, 2 Including a Child Dies in a Week
A total of 1,901 cases were detected as of November 18, 2024 in Kokrajhar.
21st November 2024