Assam Head start for the CongressSUSHANTA TALUKDARIn Assam, the failure of the BJP and the AGP to form an alliance and the AIUDF’s “soft approach” are likely to work to the Congress’ benefit. In the r
Assembly Elections - Mizoram Playing the PiperSUSHANTA TALUKDARThe Congress hopes to come back to power on the strength of its new land policy.
Meghalaya & Nagaland Incumbents winSUSHANTA TALUKDARThe Congress increases its tally in Meghalaya but is one seat short of the halfway mark, while the NPF’s proactive role on the vexed Naga issue helps
Push factorsSUSHANTA TALUKDARIndustrial and agricultural sluggishness in the north-eastern region fuels migration to other parts of the country.
ASSAMS SORROWSUSHANTA TALUKDARPeace in the Bodo heartland proves fragile as clashes between Bodos and Muslims leave 56 persons dead and several thousands homeless.
Murky politicsSUSHANTA TALUKDARThe movement for Bodoland has been riddled with contradictions, even more so after the signing of the Bodo Accord in 1993.
Clean sweepSUSHANTA TALUKDARThe Congress wins a thumping majority to rule Manipur for a third consecutive term.
Shadow of the gunSUSHANTA TALUKDARThe insurgents' ban on Congress participation in the elections is likely to help the opposition alliance and the Naga parties.
Close contestSUSHANTA TALUKDARIn Manipur, the Congress hopes to win for the third time, while five opposition parties team up to unseat it.
Gogoi's hat-trickSUSHANTA TALUKDARThe Congress' third consecutive victory in Assam was facilitated by its development plank and the opposition's disunity.
Crash in the hillsSUSHANTA TALUKDARThe death of Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu in a helicopter crash raises the issue of safety of helicopter services.
Close contestSUSHANTA TALUKDARAssam records a heavy turnout in a closely contested election in which a number of factors come into play. By Sushanta Talukdar in Guwahati
Debate over old pension scheme divides State governments and Centre The Centre has launched a propaganda war to discredit this decision against the new scheme.
