Himanta Biswa Sarma Likely To Contest From Jhalukbari In The Upcoming Assam Assembly Elections

Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam minister and the BJP’s point man in the Northeast, is likely to contest the upcoming assembly elections. Sarma’s decision to contest polls is also likely to put an end to speculation about his induction into the Union Cabinet. However, at the same time, it has triggered fresh debate about whether he will be rewarded with the CM seat for his role in BJP’s expansion in the Northeast.#CNNNews18 #BattleForAssam Subscribe our channel for latest news updates: http://bit.ly/2KGXvAW#GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on https://bit.ly/2Y4QccLTo stay updated on-the-go, download the News18 App: · Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/2VcRTRc· Apple App Store: https://apple.co/2JceAmY Follow us for latest news, photos & videos:· Facebook: http://bit.ly/2vOO22u· Twitter: http://bit.ly/2HdNKch· Instagram: http://bit.ly/2PRgfiz. Telegram: https://bit.ly/2ZOalG0CNN-News18 is India’s most awarded English News Channel, and is one of the most respected and dynamic media brands in the country today. CNN-News18 has in a short time, redefined the limits and has set new standards for journalism in Indian news television through its differentiated programming and philosophy of inclusive journalism the spirit of ‘Whatever It Takes'. CNN-News18 continues to be India’s window to the world and world’s window into India. CNN-News18 has been awarded all the prestigious awards in the General News category in the country.