Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed claims connecting his family to property ownership in Dubai as false and part of a misinformation campaign by the Congress. Sarma clarified that documents circulating online, supposedly showing Dubai property title deeds linked to his family, were fabricated and inconsistent. He urged people to verify facts independently through Dubai’s official land records portal.
The Chief Minister emphasized the lack of official records supporting the allegations and declared them thoroughly debunked. Sarma warned of legal action against those spreading false and defamatory information. The controversy arises amidst a political clash between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Assam.
Congress leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi and Pawan Khera, have raised concerns about alleged foreign assets and connections of the Chief Minister’s family, particularly regarding Dubai properties and foreign documents. These accusations have been firmly denied by Sarma and his family members. Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, also rejected claims of any foreign business interests or assets as baseless.
The BJP has accused the Congress of engaging in “dirty politics” and a smear campaign ahead of significant electoral events in the state. Meanwhile, the opposition asserts its pursuit of transparency and accountability. With Sarma asserting the falsity of the documents and hinting at legal action, the political confrontation between the two parties is likely to escalate further.
