Pallab Bhattacharjee

Former State Runner-Up(Chess)
Former District Champion(Chess)

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

We are proud of you @DGukesh ! 🇮🇳

Your taking down of Magnus Carlson at @NorwayChess was phenomenal, truly priceless! This is indeed a pivotal moment for Indian chess. Well done 👍

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

What If China Stops Brahmaputra Water to India?
A Response to Pakistan’s New Scare Narrative

After India decisively moved away from the outdated Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan is now spinning another manufactured threat:
“What if China stops the Brahmaputra’s water to India?”

Let’s dismantle this myth — not with fear, but with facts and national clarity:

💧 Brahmaputra: A River That Grows in India — Not Shrinks

🇨🇳 China contributes only ~30–35% of the Brahmaputra’s total flow — mostly through glacial melt and limited Tibetan rainfall.

🇮🇳 The remaining 65–70% is generated within India, thanks to:
•Torrential monsoon rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, and Meghalaya
•Major tributaries like Subansiri, Lohit, Kameng, Manas, Dhansiri, Jia-Bharali, Kopili
•Additional inflows from the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia Hills via rivers such as Krishnai, Digaru, and Kulsi

➤ At the Indo-China border (Tuting): Flow is ~2,000–3,000 m³/s
➤ In Assam plains (e.g., Guwahati): Flow swells to 15,000–20,000 m³/s during monsoon

The Brahmaputra is not a river India depends on upstream — it is a rain-fed Indian river system, strengthened after entering Indian territory.

⚠️ The Truth that Pakistan should know -

💡 Even if China were to reduce water flow (unlikely as China has never threatened or indicated in any official forum), it may actually help India mitigate the annual floods in Assam, which displace lakhs and destroy livelihoods every year.

Meanwhile, Pakistan — which has exploited 74 years of preferential water access under the Indus Waters Treaty — now panics as India rightfully reclaims its sovereign rights.

Let’s remind them:

Brahmaputra is not controlled by a single source — it is powered by our geography, our monsoon, and our civilisational resilience
#Brahmaputratruth

[Chief Minister Assam @CMOfficeAssam]

Chess to be included in school curriculum to enhance children's growth.

#HBSQuotes on Republic Day, Dibrugarh

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Historic and exemplary!

Congratulations to Gukesh D on his remarkable accomplishment. This is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination.

His triumph has not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but has also inspired millions of young minds to dream big and pursue excellence.

My best wishes for his future endeavours. @DGukesh

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

Historic Win 🏆

Huge congratulations to our #ChessOlympiad teams for their spectacular victory, clinching gold at the 45th #FIDEChessOlympiad in Budapest, Hungary, in both the Open and Women's sections!

A brilliant showcase of determination by @DGukesh, @ArjunErigaisi, @viditchess, @rpraggnachess, @HariChess, @TaniaSachdev, @chessvaishali, @vantikachess, @HarikaDronavali, and @DivyaDeshmukh05.

A truly proud moment for India. Keep shining!

@PMOIndia @IndiaSports

#ChessOlympiad2024

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

Chin up Team Bharat! 🇮🇳

You have played excellent cricket throughout the tournament and spread happiness across the country.

Today's performance has also been spirited and though short of the finish line, this team has played like true champions.

We stand with you, today and always 🇮🇳

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Dear Team India,

Your talent and determination through the World Cup was noteworthy. You've played with great spirit and brought immense pride to the nation.

We stand with you today and always.

[Pallab Bhattacharjee @pallabchess]

Congratulations @viditchess and @chessvaishali on winning the FIDE Grand Swiss and qualifying for Candidates

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

Making history! India's teen chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa storms into the World Chess Cup finals after a victorious semifinal. Brace yourself for an epic showdown against Magnus Carlsen.

Congratulations on this fantastic news, my young friend!

#WorldChessCup

[Pallab Bhattacharjee @pallabchess]

Happy Independence Day #HarGharTiranga2023

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

জয় মা কামাখ্যা |

Sharing a glimpse of how the renovated Maa Kamakhya corridor will look like in the near future .

#NewIndia

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

Attended ‘Dhanyavad’, a Guwahati Town Club initiative to honour the contribution of @assampolice

On the occasion, I extended my sincere gratitude to our brave police men and women for their valour and selfless sacrifice.

[Pallab Bhattacharjee @pallabchess]

Happy Independence Day #HarGharTiranga

[Viswanathan Anand @vishy64theking]

Happy Chess Day . Vannakam in Chennai and Chess as we get ready to celebrate chess in our city . #chessthambi #chennaichessolympiad @FIDE_chess @aicfchess

[Sourav Chakraborty @SouravC90848687]

Alternative mode or promotion of semester is what we want in this situation of havoc... We are expecting your due concern as soon as possible.
@himantabiswa @ranojpeguassam @CMOfficeAssam @GauhatiUni #vicechancellorgauhatiuniversity
#Examinationcontrollergauhatiuniversity @ANI

[Pallab Bhattacharjee @pallabchess]

Social media seems way more interesting when exams are near

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

At launch of torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad, I convey my best wishes to all the participants. https://t.co/uLbZ5JoSRr

[ChessBase India @ChessbaseIndia]

When the expression says it all!

The moment when the World Champion blundered and @rpragchess scored another win over Magnus Carlsen! This time at the Chessable Masters!

Full video: https://t.co/96laiTquNR

[ChessBase India @ChessbaseIndia]

Superbet Rapid and Blitz 2022 Day 2: Vishy Anand (@vishy64theking) continues his fantastic form
https://t.co/ulq5bwHnyG