Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Denies Congress Claims of His Wife's Foreign Passports
BJP, Assam CM hit back after Congress alleges Himanta's wife holds three passports, vows legal action
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A political controversy has emerged in Assam as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP reject Congress allegations that his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds multiple foreign passports. The BJP plans to take legal action against Congress leader Pawan Khera for what they claim are fabricated documents ahead of the assembly elections.
- 01Congress alleges Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife holds three foreign passports and undisclosed assets.
- 02The BJP dismisses these claims as fabricated and politically motivated.
- 03Sarma plans to file legal action against Congress leader Pawan Khera for defamation.
- 04Both Sarma and his wife have rejected the allegations, citing discrepancies in the documents.
- 05The controversy arises just before the upcoming assembly elections in Assam.
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In Assam, a political storm is brewing as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vehemently denies allegations made by Congress leader Pawan Khera. Khera claims that Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds passports from the UAE, Antigua and Barbuda, and Egypt, and has undisclosed properties in Dubai. The BJP has labeled these accusations as 'fabricated' and 'politically motivated,' asserting that the documents presented by Congress contain glaring inconsistencies, including spelling errors and mismatched details. Sarma has announced plans to initiate both criminal and civil defamation cases against Khera, stating that he and his wife will seek legal remedies for what they describe as malicious lies. This controversy unfolds as Assam gears up for assembly elections, highlighting the intense political rivalry in the region.
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The allegations and subsequent legal actions may influence voter sentiment and the political landscape in Assam ahead of the assembly elections.
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