GUWAHATI — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leveled serious allegations against the Congress party on Monday, claiming that recent data used by opposition leaders was sourced directly from Pakistani social media groups.
The Chief Minister’s remarks follow high-profile press conferences by Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi, which Sarma asserts are part of a coordinated effort involving foreign influence to sway the Assam elections.
Allegations of Foreign Interference
Addressing the media in Guwahati, Sarma claimed that the materials presented by Khera in Delhi and Gogoi in Guwahati were not independently researched but originated from across the border. He noted that “our findings suggest the entire material used was sourced from a Pakistani social media group.”
The Chief Minister also highlighted an unusual spike in interest from Pakistani media regarding local polls. He stated that at least 11 talk shows have aired in Pakistan over the last 10 days, each reportedly concluding that a Congress victory would be the preferred outcome. Sarma described these links as “very, very apparent” and suggested the matter warrants the attention of national law enforcement.
Legal Consequences and “Fraudulent” Documents
Sarma issued a stern warning regarding the use of “fraudulent documents” in the public domain. He noted that such actions are punishable under Sections 420 and 468 of the IPC, as well as the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
He further emphasized that when such documents are used to manipulate election outcomes, the legal provisions become significantly harsher, with potential punishments extending to life imprisonment.
FIR Filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma
The political row has moved into the legal arena following allegations by Pawan Khera that the Chief Minister’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds multiple foreign passports and undisclosed assets in Dubai and the United States.
Sarma confirmed that his wife has filed an official FIR against the Congress leaders. He dismissed the claims as entirely baseless, asserting that verification from the Government of India and Dubai authorities confirmed that the passport cited by the opposition was “fake.”
“I am sure that the police will register the case in the appropriate section of law and take necessary action,” Sarma stated, maintaining that the documents were forged to create a false narrative.
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