#Politics

Congress Leader Pala Blames Defections for Party Slide in Meghalaya

Meghalaya Congress chief Vincent Pala claims party decline stems from leaders being bought by rivals, not a lack of public support ahead of polls.

Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026

SOREPA Calls Independence Day Strike in Manipur

SOREPA announced a 24-hour strike in Manipur for Independence Day, citing historical grievances and urging communities to reject Indian celebrations.

Ratan Singh • 10 Aug 2026

Opposition leader backs calls for longer Assembly sessions in Meghalaya

Mukul Sangma joins the VPP in demanding longer Assembly sessions to ensure proper government accountability and scrutiny of public spending.

NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026

Tripura CM Heads to Delhi Amid Tipra Motha Alliance Talks

Tripura CM Manik Saha travels to Delhi to weigh a potential BJP alliance with Tipra Motha as Pradyot Kishore Debbarman demands a constitutional accord.

Nihar Jamatia • 9 Aug 2026

Tripura CPI(M) vows to fight new electoral roll revision process

Tripura CPI(M) leader Jitendra Chaudhury rejects a new electoral roll revision plan, alleging it aims to exclude voters and help the BJP gain power.

Ayan Debbarma • 9 Aug 2026

Tripura CM Weighs BJP-Tipra Motha Poll Pact as Official Duties Continue

Tripura CM Manik Saha eyes a potential alliance with Tipra Motha for upcoming village polls while overseeing infrastructure and community projects.

Nihar Jamatia • 9 Aug 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Marks Decade Since Kalikho Pul Death

Arunachal Pradesh honors late Chief Minister Kalikho Pul ten years after his death, remembering his rise from humble roots to the state's highest office.

Tani M • 9 Aug 2026

Assam Flood Crisis: Mounting Death Toll and Failure of Relief Efforts

Assam faces a catastrophic flood crisis with 99 confirmed dead and infrastructure crumbling. Experts and critics demand urgent long-term policy shifts.

Bibar Daimary • 9 Aug 2026

Mizoram Opposition Protests CM Lalduhoma Over Peace Accord and ILP Remarks

Opposition groups in Aizawl protested outside the CM's office on Saturday, demanding an apology from Lalduhoma over his controversial comments on state accords.

Chawngthu Fanai • 9 Aug 2026

Congress Predicts Tough Road Ahead for Meghalaya TMC

Meghalaya Congress says the TMC will survive recent losses but faces major internal shifts as it struggles to maintain its foothold in the Northeast.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

VPP Leader Shrugs Off Viral Slip at Shillong Protest

Powell Sohklet dismisses a viral video showing him accidentally chanting against his own party during a protest rally held near the Secretariat.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

VPP Leader Accuses Meghalaya Government of Silencing Opposition

Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit claims the Meghalaya government is silencing opposition voices and reducing elected representatives to mere spectators.

Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026

Manik Sarkar Demands Integrity in Tripura Voter Roll Revision

Former CM Manik Sarkar warns Tripura election officials to ensure fair voter roll updates starting September 5, 2026, amid concerns of disenfranchisement.

Nihar Jamatia • 8 Aug 2026

Manik Sarkar Demands Fair Voter Roll Revision in Tripura

Former CM Manik Sarkar calls for a fair voter roll revision in Tripura, urging officials to protect voter rights starting September 5, 2026.

Ayan Debbarma • 8 Aug 2026

BJP and Tipra Motha Weigh Alliance for Tripura Village Committee Polls

BJP and Tipra Motha leadership are holding high-level talks in New Delhi regarding a potential alliance for upcoming Tripura village committee elections.

Nihar Jamatia • 8 Aug 2026

MNF Youth Wing Protests Against Chief Minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl

Mizo National Front youth members protested outside the Aizawl CMO, demanding an apology from CM Lalduhoma over his recent peace accord comments.

Ethan Ralte • 8 Aug 2026

Minister Chowdhury pushes for grassroots expansion of Tripura BJP

Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury urges BJP workers to prioritize public service and booth-level organization at a recent training camp in Sadar.

Nihar Jamatia • 8 Aug 2026

Former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar Blasts Electricity Mismanagement

Manik Sarkar slams the Tripura government for power grid mismanagement despite the state having a surplus of electricity for its residents.

Nihar Jamatia • 8 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Groups Push Back Against Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill

Political groups and church leaders in Meghalaya are protesting the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill, fearing it threatens missionary institutions and assets.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026

Garo Hills Council members clash over voting rights proposal

Tensions flared at the GHADC on Friday as two members nearly brawled over a proposal to restrict future elections to Scheduled Tribe electors.

NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026