Assam Police Investigates Pawan Khera Amid CM Sarma's Passport Controversy
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New Delhi, April 7 (NationPress) The Assam Police visited the home of Congress leader Pawan Khera in Delhi on Tuesday as the controversy escalated over allegations that the spouse of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, possesses three passports.
The police action followed an FIR that Sarma filed regarding the matter on Monday.
During a recent press conference in Guwahati, Chief Minister Sarma pledged to initiate the "strongest actions" against Khera concerning these allegations.
Sarma vehemently denied claims that his family owns property in Dubai, labeling such assertions as "entirely false" and part of a misinformation campaign orchestrated by the Congress party.
In a post shared on X, Sarma asserted that the documents circulating online, which allegedly showcase property title deeds in Dubai linked to his family, were fabricated and filled with discrepancies.
"Another falsehood from #CongFakeAICampaign exposed. The supposed Dubai property title deeds have been proven FAKE, with obvious inconsistencies and no legitimate records," he stated.
The Chief Minister emphasized that there is no official validation for these claims and urged the public to independently check the facts through Dubai's official land records portal.
He reiterated that all allegations in this matter have been "thoroughly discredited."
This controversy arises amidst a continuing political clash between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in Assam.
Congress leaders, such as Gaurav Gogoi and Khera, have recently raised concerns regarding the alleged foreign assets and connections of the Chief Minister's family, including discussions on Dubai properties and foreign documentation.
These claims have been firmly rejected by Chief Minister Sarma and his family.
Riniki Sarma also dismissed the allegations of any foreign business dealings or assets, referring to them as "groundless."
The BJP accused the Congress of engaging in "dirty politics" and conducting a smear campaign as crucial electoral events approach in the state, while the opposition insists it is pursuing transparency and accountability.