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Sukrita Baruah

Introduction

Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges....Read More

Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges.

Expertise and Experience
    • Ethnic & Social Dynamics: Deep-dive coverage of regional conflicts (such as the crisis in Manipur) and peace-building efforts.

    • Border & Geopolitics: Tracking developments along India’s international borders and their impact on local communities.

    • Governance & Policy: Reporting on state elections, tribal council decisions, and the implementation of central schemes in the North East.

  • Specialized Education Background: Prior to her current role, Sukrita was a dedicated Education Correspondent for The Indian Express in Delhi. This experience provided her with a sharp analytical lens for:

    • Policy Analysis: Evaluating the National Education Policy (NEP) and university-level reforms.

    • Student Affairs: Covering high-stakes stories regarding campus politics, national entrance exams, and the challenges within the primary and secondary education sectors.

Articles by Sukrita Baruah

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Sarma’s Script: The relentless rise of the Assam CM

Apr 04, 2026 06:30 IST

Benevolent ‘mama’ to some, ruthless politician to others, Himanta Biswa Sarma is one of the...

Sat, Apr 04, 2026
👁 BJP supporters hold roadshow in Guwahati for Dispur candidate Pradyut Bordoloi (unseen)

The ‘asoni’ election: Schemes for women may decide Assam contest, but price rise remains a worry

Apr 02, 2026 07:30 IST

BJP's welfare push has reached 40 lakh women, yet the cheer is tempered by the cost of rice, dal...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
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Sarbananda Sonowal interview: ‘Illegal Bangladeshi Muslims creating problems in Assam demography … have to remove them’

Apr 02, 2026 07:19 IST

"Congress has been creating divisions in the country in the name of caste, community and...

Fri, Apr 03, 2026
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Modi targets Congress’s ‘dangerous law’ pitch in Assam, promises UCC; Priyanka alleges corruption

Apr 02, 2026 00:06 IST

Modi, who addressed two rallies in Assam, appeared to refer to Assam Congress president Gaurav...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
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What’s in BJP’s Assam manifesto? UCC to ‘jihad’ to more ‘pushbacks’

Mar 31, 2026 16:42 IST

Ruling party also vows to hike amounts granted under existing welfare schemes, increase the...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
👁 Assam polls: Pradyut Bordoloi campaigns in Guwahati

In Assam’s seat of power, how BJP’s internal faultlines have surfaced

Mar 31, 2026 06:25 IST

Pradyut Bordoloi’s Dispur entry sparks dissent in ruling party; sitting MLA mollified, but old...

Tue, Mar 31, 2026
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‘Justice for Zubeen in 100 days’ among Congress’s ‘five guarantees’ for Assam

Mar 30, 2026 05:45 IST

Party also promises cash transfers to women to start businesses, health cover for families and...

Mon, Mar 30, 2026
👁 Amit Shah Assam Rally

Will bring UCC to Assam, ban ‘four marriages’: Amit Shah in Nalbari as election campaign heats up

Mar 29, 2026 21:34 IST

He repeated the BJP’s claim that if they are brought back to power, ‘infiltrators’ will be...

Mon, Mar 30, 2026
👁 Assam polls: Gaurav Gogoi files nomination

‘Election to save Assam’: Gaurav Gogoi holds steady in keen Jorhat tussle with BJP veteran

Mar 28, 2026 07:00 IST

As he makes his Assembly poll debut from Jorhat, Gaurav is projected by Oppn as its CM face, even...

Sat, Mar 28, 2026
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Gaurav Gogoi interview: ‘Assam election is about Himanta Sarma-led Congress versus Congress with Tarun Gogoi’s ideals’

Mar 27, 2026 17:02 IST

“As a result of Bhupen Borah and Pradyot Bordoloi joining BJP, the BJP house has become...

Sat, Mar 28, 2026
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Three Gogois, one test: Opposition banks on unity factor to dent BJP in Upper Assam

Mar 26, 2026 05:20 IST

After vote split hurt its prospects in 2021, Opposition banks on consolidation in key Ahom...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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‘He refused life jacket, seemed exhausted before swim’: Singapore court proceedings capture Zubeen Garg’s final moments

Mar 25, 2026 15:17 IST

Assistant Superintendent of Police David Lim says witnesses noted the Assamese superstar did not...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
👁 Workers at Sealkotee Tea Estate in Dibrugarh. Sukrita Baruah

In Assam fray, why BJP sits pretty in key tea garden belts amid outreach to workers

Mar 25, 2026 05:56 IST

Himanta Sarma govt's move to give land pattas to tea workers in housing quarters, which marks its...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
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Non-tribals can no longer contest polls for Garo hills council

Mar 24, 2026 07:06 IST

The Garo Hills districts have a mixed population, particularly in the plain belt in the region’s...

Tue, Mar 24, 2026
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Assam twist: BJP minister Nandita Garlosa jumps ship to Congress

Mar 23, 2026 09:39 IST

Nandita Garlosa is the only sitting BJP minister to be dropped as a...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
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Assam election: Rumblings of discontent among BJP leaders dropped for recent recruits from Congress

Mar 23, 2026 07:10 IST

Resignations and switching of parties are taking place thick and fast, with aspirants racing to...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
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4 cops injured in RPG attack on commando post in Assam, ULFA(I) claims responsibility

Mar 22, 2026 14:38 IST

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called the attack...

Sun, Mar 22, 2026
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‘We wouldn’t have agreed if Biren was in power’: Kuki-Zo leaders come to the table as new Manipur CM extends olive branch

Mar 22, 2026 11:37 IST

First meeting between CM and Churachandpur-based civil society organisation, Kuki-Zo Council, since...

Sun, Mar 22, 2026
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‘Will work to make Gaurav CM’: A broken alliance is back on track in Assam as two Gogois team up

Mar 20, 2026 12:34 IST

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi announced late Thursday...

Sat, Mar 21, 2026
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Himanta’s revenge: How Assam CM remade BJP by absorbing key Congress leadersSign In to read

Mar 20, 2026 10:00 IST

With Pradyut Bordoloi’s exit, the steady migration of Tarun Gogoi-era leaders to the BJP — set...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
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From Congress veteran to BJP candidate in 2 days: Pradyut Bordoloi makes BJP’s list of 88 candidates for Assam polls

Mar 20, 2026 07:15 IST

Along with Bordoloi, the list featured former Congress state president Bhupen Borah and other...

Fri, Mar 20, 2026
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In his father’s footsteps: Now Pradyut Bordoloi’s son steps down as Assam Congress candidate

Mar 19, 2026 12:20 IST

In a letter addressed to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Prateek said he would continue to...

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
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Again, Assam Congress loss becomes Himanta gain as Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP

Mar 18, 2026 13:46 IST

Development comes ahead of Assembly polls and will likely dent the already besieged Congress...

Wed, Mar 18, 2026
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Congress on verge of losing one of its tallest leaders in Assam, Pradyut Bordoloi shoots resignation letter to Kharge

Mar 17, 2026 23:47 IST

Gaurav Gogoi indicates efforts being made to placate him; Himanta suggests BJP ready to welcome...

Wed, Mar 18, 2026
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After Lok Sabha setback, Badruddin Ajmal to contest Assam Assembly polls

Mar 17, 2026 20:46 IST

Badruddin Ajmal will contest the Assam Assembly elections from Binnakandi as AIUDF releases its...

Wed, Mar 18, 2026
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