
A group of Indians act like this abroad and the whole country has to suffer from racism
Kaushik Deka
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Managing Editor, India Today Magazine; Editor, India Today NE

A group of Indians act like this abroad and the whole country has to suffer from racism

There are some moments in public life which touch you very deeply. Today is one such moment for me. Assam’s Maternal Mortality Rate has come down to 84. For the first time in our history, Assam is now below the national average of 88. When I took over the Health Department in 2006, our MMR was 480. At that time, this journey looked almost impossible. But thousands of doctors, nurses, ASHA workers, health officials and frontline workers across Assam kept working silently, tirelessly and with compassion year after year. This achievement belongs to them. Behind this number are countless mothers who returned safely home to their families. Behind this success are years of sacrifice, sleepless nights and an unwavering commitment to save lives. Assam has achieved something truly historic today. What once seemed impossible has become reality through collective effort and the blessings of the people of Assam. I bow with gratitude to every health worker who made this possible. @nhm_assam @JPNadda


























When polls closed in Assam on 9th April, I jot down my thoughts on a piece of paper, like I usually do, on the possible outcome of the #AssamElectionResults2026. A month later, we've done one seat better than the best in a historic blessing by the people. Truly humbled 🙏