Governor outlines new Assam Government’s vision amidst Opposition walkout in Assembly
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya presented the new government's vision for the next five years during his address in the State Assembly. This occurred amidst a walkout by opposition members who criticized the government for not addressing pressing issues like inflation. The Governor emphasized the people's support for the ruling party's achievements in peace and economic stability over the past decade.
- ▪The Governor's address was interrupted by a walkout from Congress and Raijor Dal MLAs.
- ▪Opposition members demanded the government focus on core issues rather than achievements.
- ▪The Governor highlighted the endorsement of the BJP-led NDA government by the people as a sign of support for their vision.
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Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday (May 22, 2026) outlined the new government's vision for the State for the next five years in his first address in the 16th State Assembly amidst an opposition walkout, alleging failure of the dispensation to address core issues of the people.Barely five minutes into the Governor's speech on the second day of the session, Congress and Raijor Dal MLAs trooped into the Well of the House.They demanded that the government address core issues like inflation rather than dwelling on achievements.The Congress legislators also displayed placards and raised slogans before staging a walkout.The two Raijor Dal MLAs, led by their leader, Akhil Gogoi, remained in the House initially and continued to speak even as the governor delivered his speech.After…
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