Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (Apr 6) accused the Congress of launching a “foreign-influenced misinformation campaign” against him and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma ahead of the Assembly elections on April 9. Addressing apress conference, Sharma said that the “serious allegations” made by Pawan Khera had Pakistani links after the Congress leader claimed that his wife has multiple passports.On Sunday (Apr 5), Khera alleged that the chief minister’s wife holds passports of three countries, including two Islamic nations, owns a luxury property in Dubai, and has investments worth millions in Wyoming, United States.Sarma told reporters that his wife has filed an FIR with the Crime Branch of Assam police against Khera. He added that the Congress leader relied on “fraud and fabricated” documents accessed from a Pakistani social media group to target him and his wife.“During our research, we found that the entire material of yesterday’s [April 5, 2026] press conference was supplied from a Pakistani social media group. In the last 10 days, [a] Pakistan channel did at least 11 talk shows on Assam elections, which never happened earlier. And in every talk show, the conclusion is that Congress should win,” Sarma said, alleging that Pakistan is trying to influence the upcoming polls in the state.He added that Khera and his team used Photoshop to forge the original documents. “They missed out details in the process, thus getting exposed,” he said.“A simple Google reverse search with the passport number provides the exact details. Making allegations with fabricated documents to influence the result or outcome of an election attracts a higher penal provision, and the punishment for which is life imprisonment,” he added.Sarma said the Congress had revealed its true character by resorting to such tactics, adding that he never imagined that former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s son, Assam Congress chief and Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi, would go to such lengths to defame him.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of a Pakistan-linked smear campaign over claims about his wife possessing three passports ahead of Assam polls.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (Apr 6) accused the Congress of launching a “foreign-influenced misinformation campaign” against him and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma ahead of the Assembly elections on April 9. Addressing apress conference, Sharma said that the “serious allegations” made by Pawan Khera had Pakistani links after the Congress leader claimed that his wife has multiple passports. On Sunday (Apr 5), Khera alleged that the chief minister’s wife holds passports of three countries, including two Islamic nations, owns a luxury property in Dubai, and has investments worth millions in Wyoming, United States. Sarma told reporters that his wife has filed an FIR with the Crime Branch of Assam police against Khera. He added that the Congress leader relied on “fraud and fabricated” documents accessed from a Pakistani social media group to target him and his wife. “During our research, we found that the entire material of yesterday’s [April 5, 2026] press conference was supplied from a Pakistani social media group. In the last 10 days, [a] Pakistan channel did at least 11 talk shows on Assam elections, which never happened earlier. And in every talk show, the conclusion is that Congress should win,” Sarma said, alleging that Pakistan is trying to influence the upcoming polls in the state. He added that Khera and his team used Photoshop to forge the original documents. “They missed out details in the process, thus getting exposed,” he said. “A simple Google reverse search with the passport number provides the exact details. Making allegations with fabricated documents to influence the result or outcome of an election attracts a higher penal provision, and the punishment for which is life imprisonment,” he added. Sarma said the Congress had revealed its true character by resorting to such tactics, adding that he never imagined that former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s son, Assam Congress chief and Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi, would go to such lengths to defame him.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of a Pakistan-linked smear campaign over claims about his wife possessing three passports ahead of Assam polls.

Pakistan trying to influence upcoming Assam polls? CM Himanta makes EXPLOSIVE claim

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi held an election rally in Assam’s Golaghat on Sunday, where he alleged that India cannot buy oil from any country without US President Donald Trump’s permission because Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ‘compromised’. Addressing the rally, Rahul Gandhi said, “The situation now is this—India can’t even buy oil from any country without Trump’s permission. Narendra Modi has handed over India’s energy security and data into America’s hands. This is the result of Narendra Modi being compromised.”He further said that Trump says he can finish PM Modi’s career whenever he wants.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ट्रंप ने सरेआम कहा- नरेंद्र मोदी मुझे &#39;सर&#39; कहता है, मैं जब चाहूं उसका करियर खत्म कर सकता हूं। ⦿ अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप ऐसा इसलिए कह रहा है, क्योंकि उसके हाथ में Epstein फाइल हैं, जिसमें मोदी की पूरी सच्चाई है ⦿ ट्रंप ने अमेरिका में अडानी पर क्रिमिनल केस भी कर दिया है,… <a href="https://t.co/aumlU0YGH4">pic.twitter.com/aumlU0YGH4</a>&mdash; Congress (@INCIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/INCIndia/status/2040713695328903327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-s-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-warns-of-striking-kolkata-in-future-conflict-with-india-1775326150284">Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict with India</a>&nbsp;“Trump openly said—Narendra Modi calls me ‘sir’, I can end his career whenever I want. The American President Trump is saying this because he holds the Epstein file, which contains the full truth about Modi. Trump has also filed a criminal case against Adani in America, because he knows that this is the BJP’s financial system,” the Congress leader added.&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi also addressed a poll rally in Assam’s Biswanath where he launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the ‘most corrupt and hate-spreading’ CM. He further said that the Congress party’s ‘Babbar Shers” would put Sarma in jail.“Assam has the most corrupt, hate-spreading chief minister of India. He knows the ‘Babbar Shers’ of the Congress party are going to put him in jail,” Rahul said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-its-new-air-defence-system-helped-down-us-jets-was-it-majid-verba-or-hq-9b-1775318968899">Iran says its new air defence system helped down US jets. Was it Majid, Verba or HQ-9B?</a>&nbsp;Targeting the ruling BJP, Rahul also alleged that Assam’s governance is being controlled from New Delhi. “Donald Trump controls Narendra Modi, and Narendra Modi and Amit Shah control your CM. Assam is run from Delhi.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">असम के CM हिमंता बिस्वा सरमा- नरेंद्र मोदी और अमित शाह के इशारे के बिना &#39;चूं&#39; नहीं कर सकते हैं। नरेंद्र मोदी, अमित शाह, हिमंता, अडानी... ये सभी बिजनेस पार्टनर हैं, जो मिलकर असम को लूटने का काम कर रहे हैं। लेकिन ये लोग याद रखें- कांग्रेस के &#39;बब्बर शेर&#39; इन्हें छोड़ने वाले नहीं… <a href="https://t.co/AC11Z2Zqn7">pic.twitter.com/AC11Z2Zqn7</a>&mdash; Congress (@INCIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/INCIndia/status/2040708983284187365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;He intensified his attack on Sarma over corruption charges levelled by the Congress against him and his family and warned of strict action.“He (CM Himanta Biswa Sarma) made a blunder by including his family in the corruption, now even his family will get accused,” Rahul alleged.He also invoked noted Assamese singer Zubeen Garg while comparing his party’s ideology with the BJP’s “divisive politics”.“Zubeen Garg worked his entire life to unite people of Assam, he never misbehaved with anyone. The Congress philosophy is also like that, to spread love against hatred,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-bushehr-nuclear-power-plant-hit-again-one-killed-building-damaged-1775307082648">Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, petrochemical units and cement plant hit in fresh wave of strikes</a>&nbsp;Outlining Congress party’s key election promises for the state, Rahul said that the party would grant Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe status to six communities in Assam and improve the wages of tea workers.“We are clearly saying that we will give SC/ST status to Assam’s 6 communities. We have also clearly mentioned in the manifesto that we will give Rs 450 per day to the tea workers,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/downgrade-from-regime-change-to-find-our-pilots-iran-s-speaker-mohammad-bagher-ghalibaf-mocks-us-over-downed-jet-1775237385567">Downgrade from ‘regime change’ to ‘find our pilots’: Iran’s speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocks US over downed jet</a>&nbsp;If voted to power, the Congress would roll out multiple schemes within a short time frame, he said. “As soon as we form the government in Assam, we will implement the six decisions taken for Assam. Every woman will receive a monthly cash transfer into her bank account without any conditions, and those who want to start a business will be given Rs 50,000. We guarantee that within 100 days, we will punish the accused in the Zubeen Garg case.”&nbsp;The assembly elections in Assam are scheduled for 9 April, and results will be declared on 4 May.

Targeting the ruling BJP, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that Assam’s governance is being controlled from New Delhi. He claimed that Donald Trump controls Narendra Modi, and Narendra Modi and Amit Shah control CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi held an election rally in Assam’s Golaghat on Sunday, where he alleged that India cannot buy oil from any country without US President Donald Trump’s permission because Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ‘compromised’. Addressing the rally, Rahul Gandhi said, “The situation now is this—India can’t even buy oil from any country without Trump’s permission. Narendra Modi has handed over India’s energy security and data into America’s hands. This is the result of Narendra Modi being compromised.” He further said that Trump says he can finish PM Modi’s career whenever he wants.

Targeting the ruling BJP, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that Assam’s governance is being controlled from New Delhi. He claimed that Donald Trump controls Narendra Modi, and Narendra Modi and Amit Shah control CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

‘India can’t buy oil without Trump’s permission, PM is compromised,’ says Rahul Gandhi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (Apr 2) launched an attack on Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury over her mother’s social media activity, stirring a fresh controversy ahead of the state polls. Sarma alleged that Sujata Gurung Chowdhury had posted photos related to the consumption of beef, which goes against the values of Sanatan Dharma. He said that while he had no objection to her being a resident of Sikkim, she had hurt the sentiments of the Sanatani people.Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of his campaign at Khowang, Sarma said, “Kunki Chowdhury’s mother is Sujata Gurung Chowdhury. She is a woman from Sikkim. We do not have a problem with that. But she has shared many photos of eating beef on Instagram... She is challenging the Sanatani people.”He also said that Sujata had backed Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid over their controversial comments for “cutting off the Chicken's Neck corridor” that connects the Northeastern states with the rest of the country.In a post on X, Kunki Chhowdhury rejected the claims, saying, “I am steadfast in my resolve. We will continue to be the voice of the people of Guwahati Central and the new generation of Assam. The comments made by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today, regarding us are completely baseless and unfounded.”“I have learned that during a media interaction, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made allegations against my mother and me, which are false. It has been known that they have accepted their defeat in the Central Guwahati constituency. I came into politics 15 days ago, and the people of Assam and Central Guwahati have showered their love on me,” she said in a video on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I am steadfast in my resolve. We will continue to be the voice of the people of Guwahati Central and the new generation of Assam. The comments made by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today, regarding us are completely baseless and unfounded. <a href="https://t.co/nMFmj187ex">pic.twitter.com/nMFmj187ex</a>&mdash; Kunki Chowdhury Official (@KunkiCofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/KunkiCofficial/status/2039670086030794969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The 27-year-old is the youngest candidate in the Assam elections. She is making her electoral debut in the state elections from the Guwahati Central constituency. She is competing against senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Gupta.

The 27-year-old is the youngest candidate in the Assam elections. She is making her electoral debut in the state elections from the Guwahati Central constituency.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (Apr 2) launched an attack on Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury over her mother’s social media activity, stirring a fresh controversy ahead of the state polls. Sarma alleged that Sujata Gurung Chowdhury had posted photos related to the consumption of beef, which goes against the values of Sanatan Dharma. He said that while he had no objection to her being a resident of Sikkim, she had hurt the sentiments of the Sanatani people. Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of his campaign at Khowang, Sarma said, “Kunki Chowdhury’s mother is Sujata Gurung Chowdhury. She is a woman from Sikkim. We do not have a problem with that. But she has shared many photos of eating beef on Instagram... She is challenging the Sanatani people.” He also said that Sujata had backed Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid over their controversial comments for “cutting off the Chicken's Neck corridor” that connects the Northeastern states with the rest of the country. In a post on X, Kunki Chhowdhury rejected the claims, saying, “I am steadfast in my resolve. We will continue to be the voice of the people of Guwahati Central and the new generation of Assam. The comments made by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today, regarding us are completely baseless and unfounded.” “I have learned that during a media interaction, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made allegations against my mother and me, which are false. It has been known that they have accepted their defeat in the Central Guwahati constituency. I came into politics 15 days ago, and the people of Assam and Central Guwahati have showered their love on me,” she said in a video on social media.

The 27-year-old is the youngest candidate in the Assam elections. She is making her electoral debut in the state elections from the Guwahati Central constituency.

‘Challenging Sanatani people’: Himanta Biswa targets Kunki Chowdhury over mother’s social media posts ahead of Assam polls

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Pakistan trying to influence upcoming Assam polls? CM Himanta makes EXPLOSIVE claim

‘India can’t buy oil without Trump’s permission, PM is compromised,’ says Rahul

‘Challenging Sanatani people’: Assam CM targets Kunki Chowdhury ahead of polls