'Taking Help From Pakistan': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Accuses Congress Over Allegations Against His Wife

A fresh political controversy has emerged ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launching a strong attack on the Congress.

He has alleged that the opposition is running a misinformation campaign with possible foreign links, following claims made about his wife's financial and personal records.

What Triggered the Controversy

The issue began after Congress leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi, held press conferences in New Delhi and Guwahati. They alleged that Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, owned multiple passports and had links to assets worth thousands of crores through an overseas company.

These claims quickly became a major political talking point, especially with elections around the corner.

Sarma Alleges 'Pakistan Link'

Responding strongly, Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed the allegations as false and claimed that the information presented by Congress was sourced from a Pakistani social media network.

He said that during internal checks, his team found links suggesting that the material may have originated from outside India. He also pointed out that several discussions related to Assam elections had recently appeared in Pakistani media, which he described as unusual.

According to Sarma, this indicated a coordinated attempt to influence the political narrative during the election period.

FIR Filed and Legal Action Initiated

Sarma confirmed that his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, has filed a police complaint against the allegations, calling them defamatory and fabricated.

He warned that using forged documents in an election context could lead to serious legal consequences. He referred to provisions under Indian law, including sections related to cheating and forgery, which can carry strict punishment.

The Chief Minister emphasised that such actions, if proven, could attract severe penalties.

Claims of Fake Documents and Companies

Rejecting the accusations, Sarma stated that the documents presented by Congress were not genuine. He argued that creating shell companies abroad is relatively easy and accused his political opponents of manufacturing evidence to damage his reputation.

He also claimed that even after the press conference, additional fake records were created to support the allegations, further questioning their authenticity.

Political Heat Ahead of Elections

The controversy comes at a crucial time, as Assam prepares for assembly elections. With voting scheduled soon, both ruling and opposition parties have intensified their campaigns.

Political analysts believe such allegations and counter-allegations are likely to shape public discourse in the final phase of campaigning.