Assam CM Sarma Threatens Action Against Congress Spokesperson Amid Passport Controversy
Assam Police can bring people from paatal: CM Sarma warns Pawan Khera amidst passport row
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Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, has threatened action against Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera over allegations regarding Khera's claims about Sarma's family. Sarma accused Khera of fabricating documents and suggested that the Assam Police could find anyone, even from 'pataal' (the underworld). The controversy arises as Assam prepares for Assembly elections on April 9.
- 01Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma vows action against Pawan Khera over passport allegations.
- 02Khera accused Sarma's family of holding multiple passports and owning luxury properties.
- 03Sarma claims Khera's documents are fabricated and linked to Pakistani sources.
- 04The Assam Police have conducted searches at Khera's residence amid the controversy.
- 05Assam's Assembly elections are set for April 9, with campaigning concluding soon.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, has warned Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera of stringent action following Khera's allegations regarding Sarma's family, claiming they hold multiple passports and own luxury properties abroad. Sarma asserted that Khera's claims are based on fabricated documents, allegedly sourced from Pakistani social media groups. Amidst this, Sarma stated that the Assam Police could locate anyone, even from 'pataal', emphasizing his commitment to counter the allegations. The situation escalated as Sarma accused Khera of fleeing to Hyderabad during police searches at his residence in New Delhi. Sarma also criticized Congress leaders for their alleged foreign connections and reiterated his belief that Congress's influence in Assam is waning. The state is gearing up for Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, with campaigning ending shortly.
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The ongoing controversy could influence voter sentiment and the political landscape in Assam as the Assembly elections approach.
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