Govt In Touch With Embassies On Israel-Iran Conflict: Pabitra Margherita

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-02T04:09:48+00:00

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita addressed the Israel-Iran conflict and upcoming Assam elections, expressing confidence in BJP's support and criticizing opposition unity. He also discussed the government's efforts for UNESCO recognition of Majuli and the investigation into singer Zubeen Garg's death.

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2026-03-02 04:09:48

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Regarding the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita stated that the government is in contact with Indian embassies abroad, and any official decisions from the Ministry will be communicated through formal channels. Many individuals from affected areas have reached out to embassies and missions abroad. However, any actions taken by our Ministry will be announced through proper official channels, he said.

Margherita criticizes opposition, confident of BJP victory in Assam

Referring to the upcoming Assam assembly elections, he said that the people of Majuli have consistently supported the BJP, whether in Panchayat, Lok Sabha, or Assembly elections. He claimed that Congress will remain limited to small pockets within the state and added that the people of Majuli have consistently rejected the party. He criticized opposition leaders over the alliance in Assam, saying there is “nothing new” about the opposition coming together. He asserted that the people of Assam have repeatedly rejected opposition unity in previous elections.

According to the release, Pabitra Margherita participated in the program and addressed the gathering, making several key remarks on state and national issues in front of the media. A youth conference was organized in Majuli under the initiative of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Majuli district committee, with support from Ujani Majuli, Dakshin-Purba, Madhya Majuli, and Namoni Majuli mandals at Dariyapar on Saturday.

Comments on various state issues

Speaking about the Batadrava Than land, he alleged that encroached land had been cleared by the government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Additionally, he stated that both the Central and state governments are working toward securing UNESCO World Heritage status for Majuli, adding that the final decision rests with UNESCO. He said the governments are making “100 percent efforts” to achieve this recognition. Regarding the death of singer Zubeen Garg, Margherita said that the judiciary and the government are working to ensure justice. He mentioned that everyone wants the mystery behind Garg’s death to be uncovered and that those responsible should be punished, expressing confidence that the judiciary will deliver justice. In response to Gaurav Gogoi’s candidature from Jorhat, Margherita said that as the president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Gogoi has the authority to choose his constituency, and he added that the BJP welcomes his decision. (ANI)

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