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Politics of Assam

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Politics of Assam

The political structure of Assam in India is headed by the ceremonial post of the Governor. He is assisted by a council of ministers, headed by the Chief Minister, who are members of the Assam Assembly. In recent years the Governor has become more powerful, especially because the last two Governors have been ex-Army generals and the Army is entrusted with anti-insurgency operations against ULFA and other armed groups.

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History

The Assam legislative structure is unicameral and consists of the 126-member Assam Assembly. Members are elected for a period of 5 years. The Assam Assembly is presided over by the Speaker, who is generally a member of the ruling party.

National Legislature


Assam sends 14 Member of Parliament(s) to the Lok Sabha.

  • Karimganj 1All India United Democratic Front
  • Silchar 2Indian National Congress
  • Autonomous District 3Indian National Congress
  • Dhubri 4All India United Democratic Front
  • Kokrajhar 5 – Independent
  • Barpeta 6 – All India United Democratic Front
  • Gauhati 7Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Mangaldoi 8Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Tezpur 9 – Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Nowgong 10 – Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Kaliabor 11 – Indian National Congress
  • Jorhat 12 – Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Dibrugarh 13 – Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Lakhimpur 14 – Bharatiya Janata Party
  • References

    Politics of Assam Wikipedia


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