Assam Legislative Assembly has introduced Hindi as an official language, under the leadership of the speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass. Along with Assamese, Bodo and English, the Hindi language would be introduced in the state assembly from the 1st day of the Budget Session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly. The decision was finalised during a general-purpose committee meeting chaired by the speaker Das."In the meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika, Minister Keshab Mahanta, Opposition Leader Wazed Ali Chowdhury, MLAs Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Sabharam Basumatary, Chakradhar Gogoi, Joy Prakash Das were present. In the meeting, we have decided to introduce the Hindi language in the state assembly. Earlier, three languages - Assamese, English and Bodo - were here, and for the first time, the Hindi language has been introduced. Hindi is Rashtra Bhasha, and to recognise it, we have decided to introduce the Hindi language," said Assembly speaker Das to ANI.&nbsp;Along with the initiative to include Hindi as the official language in the Assam Legislative Assembly, the official Assam Legislative Assembly will also be rebranded as Assam Vidhan Sabha TV from Monday, July 6.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-mojtaba-khamenei-absent-ali-khamenei-funeral-1783249437338">Why is Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei absent from Ali Khamenei's funeral?</a><h2>Does India have a "Rashtra Bhasha"?</h2>The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution recognises 22 official languages, and all of them share equal constitutional status. Article 345 of the Indian Constitution allows individual states to legally designate any regional languages for local administrative and legislative work. Eventhough the speaker asserted that Hindi is 'Rashtra Bhasha'. India does not have any Rashtra Bhasha or National Language. There is no statutory or constitutional definition of Rashtra Bhasa; it is, rather, a social and political construct without legal status.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Assam Legislative Assembly has introduced Hindi as an official language. But does India have a 'Rashtra Bhasha' or national language? Here's what the Constitution says.

Assam Legislative Assembly has introduced Hindi as an official language, under the leadership of the speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass. Along with Assamese, Bodo and English, the Hindi language would be introduced in the state assembly from the 1st day of the Budget Session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly. The decision was finalised during a general-purpose committee meeting chaired by the speaker Das. "In the meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika, Minister Keshab Mahanta, Opposition Leader Wazed Ali Chowdhury, MLAs Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Sabharam Basumatary, Chakradhar Gogoi, Joy Prakash Das were present. In the meeting, we have decided to introduce the Hindi language in the state assembly. Earlier, three languages - Assamese, English and Bodo - were here, and for the first time, the Hindi language has been introduced. Hindi is Rashtra Bhasha, and to recognise it, we have decided to introduce the Hindi language," said Assembly speaker Das to ANI. Along with the initiative to include Hindi as the official language in the Assam Legislative Assembly, the official Assam Legislative Assembly will also be rebranded as Assam Vidhan Sabha TV from Monday, July 6. Also Read: Why is Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei absent from Ali Khamenei's funeral? Does India have a "Rashtra Bhasha"? The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution recognises 22 official languages, and all of them share equal constitutional status. Article 345 of the Indian Constitution allows individual states to legally designate any regional languages for local administrative and legislative work. Eventhough the speaker asserted that Hindi is 'Rashtra Bhasha'. India does not have any Rashtra Bhasha or National Language. There is no statutory or constitutional definition of Rashtra Bhasa; it is, rather, a social and political construct without legal status.

Assam Legislative Assembly has introduced Hindi as an official language. But does India have a 'Rashtra Bhasha' or national language? Here's what the Constitution says.

Does India have a 'Rashtra Bhasha'? Assam Assembly introduces Hindi as an official language

The Election Commission of India on Monday (Apr 6) announced that starting 5:00 PM on April 7, 2026 the Silent Period for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly will commence. This would mark the 48 hours before the close of polling across all constituencies. Here's what political parties can or cannot do.<h2>Assam Legislative Assembly Silent Period begins</h2>The Silent Period for Assam Legislative Assembly general elections will begin at 1700hrs on Tuesday (Apr 7). Under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, once the Silent Period is in force, all forms of election campaigning will be strictly prohibited. This includes any and all public meetings, processions, rallies, and any campaign-related activities.Additionally, the ECI has prohibited the dissemination of campaign-related content through electronic and social media platforms. Canvassing for votes via bulk SMS, phone calls, or online platforms will also not be allowed.Political functionaries and party workers brought in from other constituencies, who are not registered voters in the area, have been instructed to leave immediately after the campaign period ends. The district and police administrations have been directed to ensure compliance in order to maintain a free and fair electoral environment.Under Section 126(1)(b) of the Act, the display of election-related content, including opinion polls and survey results, on electronic media such as television and similar platforms is strictly prohibited during the silence period.Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, Anurag Goel, has called on all candidates, political parties and media organisations to strictly follow these guidelines, warning that any violation will attract penal action under the relevant legal provisions.&nbsp;<h2>When will Assam vote?</h2>Assam will go to the polls in a single phase on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

The Election Commission of India has announced a 48-hour “Silent Period” before polling, banning rallies, ads and even social media campaigning in Assam. What exactly is allowed and what’s not?

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The Election Commission of India on Monday (Apr 6) announced that starting 5:00 PM on April 7, 2026 the Silent Period for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly will commence. This would mark the 48 hours before the close of polling across all constituencies. Here's what political parties can or cannot do. Assam Legislative Assembly Silent Period begins The Silent Period for Assam Legislative Assembly general elections will begin at 1700hrs on Tuesday (Apr 7). Under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, once the Silent Period is in force, all forms of election campaigning will be strictly prohibited. This includes any and all public meetings, processions, rallies, and any campaign-related activities. Additionally, the ECI has prohibited the dissemination of campaign-related content through electronic and social media platforms. Canvassing for votes via bulk SMS, phone calls, or online platforms will also not be allowed. Political functionaries and party workers brought in from other constituencies, who are not registered voters in the area, have been instructed to leave immediately after the campaign period ends. The district and police administrations have been directed to ensure compliance in order to maintain a free and fair electoral environment. Under Section 126(1)(b) of the Act, the display of election-related content, including opinion polls and survey results, on electronic media such as television and similar platforms is strictly prohibited during the silence period. Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, Anurag Goel, has called on all candidates, political parties and media organisations to strictly follow these guidelines, warning that any violation will attract penal action under the relevant legal provisions. When will Assam vote? Assam will go to the polls in a single phase on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

The Election Commission of India has announced a 48-hour “Silent Period” before polling, banning rallies, ads and even social media campaigning in Assam. What exactly is allowed and what’s not?Scroll down to read more.

Assam assembly elections 2026 | ECI announces 48-hour ‘silent period’: What parties can and cannot do

MLAs of opposition parties staged a walkout from on Thursday, on the first day of the winter session of the Assam Legislative Assembly that began here Thursday and staged a protest demanding cancellation of the question hour and holding a discussion on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/citizenship-amendment-bill-will-be-brought-before-implementation-of-nrc-in-west-bengal-says-amit-shah-253082">Citizenship Amendment Bill </a>and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

"The reason behind the protest is the Citizenship Amendment bill that the union government is proposing to table in the parliament. That bill would definitely violate the Assam accord 1971," former chief minister Tarun Gogoi told reporters here.

"The bill`s motive is against the spirit of the constitution. It is against the right to equality and secularism which are enshrined in the constitution. We have seen mass agitations across the state on this issue but Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is silent on this matter. He has no moral right to continue as the Chief Minister. The BJP government has sacrificed the culture of the state for the sake of power," he added.

Both Congress and All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) demanded the cancellation of the question hour and to hold a discussion on the Citizenship Amendment Bill and NRC.

Speaker Hitendra Nath Goswami said that Question Hour session could not be called off despite the noisy scene. The Speaker did not cancel the Question Hour and subsequently, the Congress and AIUDF party staged a walkout.

There have been protests in Assam against the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill as the Centre is going to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/winter-session-of-parliament-government-set-to-push-citizenship-amendment-bill-263005">table the bill</a> in the parliament.

MLAs of opposition parties staged a walkout from on Thursday, on the first day of the winter session of the Assam Legislative Assembly that began here Thursday and staged a protest demanding cancellation of the question hour and holding a discussion on Citizenship Amendment Bill and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

MLAs of opposition parties staged a walkout from on Thursday, on the first day of the winter session of the Assam Legislative Assembly that began here Thursday and staged a protest demanding cancellation of the question hour and holding a discussion on Citizenship Amendment Bill and National Register of Citizens (NRC). "The reason behind the protest is the Citizenship Amendment bill that the union government is proposing to table in the parliament. That bill would definitely violate the Assam accord 1971," former chief minister Tarun Gogoi told reporters here. "The bill`s motive is against the spirit of the constitution. It is against the right to equality and secularism which are enshrined in the constitution. We have seen mass agitations across the state on this issue but Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is silent on this matter. He has no moral right to continue as the Chief Minister. The BJP government has sacrificed the culture of the state for the sake of power," he added. Both Congress and All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) demanded the cancellation of the question hour and to hold a discussion on the Citizenship Amendment Bill and NRC. Speaker Hitendra Nath Goswami said that Question Hour session could not be called off despite the noisy scene. The Speaker did not cancel the Question Hour and subsequently, the Congress and AIUDF party staged a walkout. There have been protests in Assam against the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill as the Centre is going to table the bill in the parliament.

Opposition MLAs stage walkout from Assembly over Citizenship Amendment Bill

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Does India have a 'Rashtra Bhasha'? Assam Assembly introduces Hindi as an official language

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Opposition MLAs stage walkout from Assembly over Citizenship Amendment Bill