Assam CM Accuses Congress of Misinformation Tied to Pakistan

Assam Elections Himanta Biswa Sarma Congress Misinformation Political Allegations

May 1, 202610 min readAsia

Assam CM Accuses Congress of Misinformation Tied to Pakistan

Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Congress used false info against him

{"results": [{"url": "https://www.thehindu.com/elections/assam-assembly/congress-concocted-allegations-against-my-wife-using-false-info-from-pak-social-media-group-assam-cm/article70828977.ece", "title": "Congress concocted allegations against my wife using false info from Pakistan social media, Assam CM claims - The Hindu", "author": "The Hindu Bureau", "summary": "Here\u2019s a concise, user-focused summary based on the page and your query filters:\n\n- Topic: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses Congress of a foreign-influenced misinformation campaign ahead of the Assam Assembly elections.\n- Key claim: Congress leader Pawan Khera and team allegedly used fraudulently sourced, Pakistan-linked social media material to target Sarma and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, including alleged claims of multiple passports, Dubai properties, and US investments.\n- Evidence cited by CM: Sarma says his wife filed a police complaint (FIR) with Assam police\u2019s Crime Branch against Khera; he claims the material was sourced from a Pakistani social media group and used in a press conference and multiple TV talk shows.\n- Additional context: Sarma asserts the timing was intended to influence voters on April 9, 2026, and alleges Photoshop-faked documents were used. He criticized Congress for veering into \u201cfabricated\u201d allegations and linked it to Pakistan-based influence efforts.\n- Relevance to Dimoria: The page itself is general election coverage; it does not focus on a specific Dimoria candidate or party; Dimoria is part of the Assam Assembly electoral landscape, but this article centers on statements by the Assam CM rather than a Dimoria-specific candidate profile.\n\nIf you\u2019re specifically looking for Dimoria 2026 candidates and party affiliations (as per your query keywords), I can pull a Dimoria-focused candidate profile (name, party, background) from official election coverage and summarize how they align with the Dimoria constituency race."}, {"url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/assam/assam-assembly-elections-bjp-candidate-list-himanta-biswa-sarma-pradyut-bordoloi-updates/article70760920.ece", "title": "Defectors from Congress in BJP\u2019s first list of 88 candidates for Assam election - The Hindu", "author": "Rahul Karmakar", "summary": "Summary:\n\n- The Hindu reports BJP\u2019s first list of 88 Assam Assembly candidates for the April 9 election, highlighting defections from Congress, including MPs and MLAs, who have been rewarded with nominations.\n- Key picks include Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi (from Congress) contesting Dispur, and former state Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah from Bihpura. Others from Congress-turned-BJP include Barak Valley\u2019s Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha (Katigorah) and Sashi Kanta Das (Raha).\n- Some defectors did not receive tickets: 19 sitting MLAs, notably Deputy Speaker Numal Momin (Bokajan) and Minister Nandita Garlosa (Haflong), along with Phanidhar Talukdar.\n- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is fielded from Jalukbari for a sixth term; Siddhartha Bhattacharya (former BJP state president) was not given a ticket in New Guwahati, signaling a shift away from the \u201cold brigade.\u201d\n- Women among the 88 include six new female candidates, with Ajanta Neog (Golaghat) notable as a former Congress import still in the roster; others are Madhavi Das, Jyotsna Kalita, Nilima Devi, Niso Terangpi, and Rupali Langthasa.\n- The article provides broader context on seat allocations and notable shifts in various constituencies, including Mangaldoi, Thowrah, Demow, Mariani, Katigorah, Raha, and Haflong.\n\nNote: The user query seeks Dimoria 2026 candidate details (Bhaskar Jyoti Pathak Hemanta) within Indian Express coverage. The Hindu article above focuses on BJP\u2019s overall candidate list and defections; it mentions Dimoria indirectly only if it appears in the full list, but the extract provided does not confirm a Dimoria candidate. For precise Dimoria/Dimoria-constituency candidate details (Bhaskar Jyoti Pathak Hemanta) on indianexpress.com, please share the relevant Indian Express page or allow me to fetch that specific list."}, {"url": "https://www.thehindu.com/elections/assam-assembly/assam-cm-regional-party-chiefs-file-nominations/article70765840.ece", "title": "Assam CM, regional party chiefs file nominations - The Hindu", "author": "The Hindu Bureau", "summary": "Summary:\n- The Hindu reports that on March 20, 2026, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed his nomination from Jalukbari, Guwahati, for the 2026 Assam assembly elections, as part of a broader day of nominations by top candidates.\n- Regional party leaders also filed: Pramod Boro (UPPL) for Tamulpur and Akhil Gogoi (Raijor Dal) for Sibsagar.\n- The BJP-led government is aiming to contest 102 of 126 seats; Congress and Raijor Dal have formed an alliance and plan to contest 11 seats for the state party, with seat-sharing details noted.\n- Key campaign themes highlighted include land rights (\u201cBor Asom\u201d) and development, with opposition pledges such as raising social welfare benefits (e.g., Raijor Dal\u2019s proposal to increase Orunodoi benefits to \u20b93,000 per month).\n- Other notable entrants include sitting ministers Ajanta Neog and Pijush Hazarika. The article situates these nominations ahead of the April 9 election date."}, {"url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/assam/assam-assembly-elections-2026-pradyut-factor-in-congresss-third-list-of-candidates/article70762787.ece", "title": "Assam Assembly elections 2026: Pradyut factor in Congress\u2019s third list of candidates - The Hindu", "author": "Rahul Karmakar", "summary": "Summary:\n\n- The Hindu article mainly covers Congress\u2019s third list of 22 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, highlighting the Pradyut Bordoloi factor and lineup changes.\n- Key notes relevant to Dimoria (Dimoria constituency) and candidate shifts:\n - Congress retained Asif Mohammad Nazar in Laharighat and dropped Sibamoni Bora; Bordoloi\u2019s resignation from Congress influenced candidacy decisions.\n - Durlav Chamua appears as a candidate for Nagaon-Batadraba, signaling Bora\u2019s reduced role in the party.\n - The piece mentions several Congress incumbents (e.g., Aftab Uddin Mollah, Pradip Sarkar) who were re-nominated from their constituencies (Jaleswar, Abhayapuri) but does not indicate Dimoria specifically.\n- Regional party moves:\n - AGP released its first and final list of 26 candidates, including notable figures and two AIUDF turncoats, indicating continued coalition dynamics in Assam.\n - AIUDF announced its third list (five candidates); United People\u2019s Party Liberal (UPPL) released its third list as well.\n- Practical takeaway for Dimoria 2026: The report does not mention a Dimoria-specific candidate from Congress or the other major parties in this third list. For Dimoria-related candidate details (party, name, and affiliation), please refer to the latest party releases or official election affidavits for Assam Dimoria, as the article focuses on wider Assam seat allocations and Bordoloi\u2019s influence rather than Dimoria in particular."}, {"url": "https://www.thehindu.com/elections/assam-assembly/assam-elections-2026-state-polls-himanta-sarma-cabinet-ministers-full-list/article70697927.ece", "title": "Assam Elections 2026: Know everything about the sitting CM and cabinet ministers - The Hindu", "author": "The Hindu Bureau", "summary": "Summary:\n\n- The Hindu\u2019s Assam Elections 2026 page provides background on the state\u2019s 2026 legislative assembly elections, highlighting the BJP-led NDA\u2019s aim for a third consecutive term and the April 9 polling date with results on May 4.\n- Key context from 2021: NDA won 75/126 seats (BJP 60, AGP 9, UPPL 6); Mahajot led by Congress won 50 seats but failed to form government. Himanta Biswa Sarma became Chief Minister.\n- Current cabinet (as of 2021 data on the page) includes:\n - Himanta Biswa Sarma \u2013 Chief Minister; Home, Personnel, PWD, Medical Education\n - Ranjeet Kumar Dass \u2013 Panchayat & Rural Development, Tourism\n - Atul Bora \u2013 Agriculture & Excise\n - Ajanta Neong \u2013 Finance, Women and Child Development\n - Pijush Hazarika \u2013 Water Resources, Information & Public Relations\n - Chandra Mohan Patowary \u2013 Environment & Forest\n - Keshab Mahanta \u2013 Revenue & Disaster Management, IT, Science & Technology\n - Dr. Ranoj Pegu \u2013 Education (School & Higher) and Tribal Affairs\n - Ashok Singhal \u2013 Health & Family Welfare, Irrigation\n - Jogen Mohan \u2013 Hill Areas Development, Transport, Cooperation\n - Bimal Borah \u2013 Industries, Commerce, Public Enterprise\n- The page enumerates 2021 election margins for each minister, providing a sense of political standing and constituencies (e.g., Sarma from Jalukbari; Dass from Patacharkuchi; Bora from Bokakhat; Neong from Golaghat; Hazarika from Jagiroad; Patowary from unspecified; Mohan from Mahmara; Borah\u2019s margin from an unnamed seat).\n\nNote: The user query seeks Dimoria 2026 candidate details (party Bhaskar Jyoti Pathak Hemanta) specifically for Dimoria constituency. The Hindu page summarized above covers general 2021 cabinet and 2026 election context but does not provide Dimoria-2026 candidate specifics. For targeted results on Dimoria 2026 candidates and party, please request a search or provide permission to fetch the latest Dimoria candidate list from Indian Express or official election sources."}, {"url": "https://www.thehindu.com/elections/assam-assembly/assam-polls-congress-raijor-dal-seal-seat-sharing-deal/article70763164.ece", "title": "Assam polls: Congress, Raijor Dal seal seat-sharing deal - The Hindu", "author": "The Hindu Bureau", "summary": "Summary:\n\n- The Hindu reports that in Assam\u2019s 2026 assembly election, Congress and the regional Raijor Dal have sealed a seat-sharing agreement, forming a broader opposition bloc that now includes six parties: Congress, Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M), CPI(ML), and All-Party Hill Leaders\u2019 Conference.\n- Key figures: Akhil Gogoi (Raijor Dal president) and Gaurav Gogoi (Congress state president) signed the agreement. Gogoi aims to see Gaurav Gogoi become Chief Minister.\n- Seat mechanics: Raijor Dal will contest 13 seats (two contests will be \u201cfriendly\u201d with Congress in two constituencies). Congress has announced 87 candidates (effectively 86 in the fray due to a candidate\u2019s withdrawal following a family political shift). The remaining four bloc partners contest 15 seats.\n- Context: The bloc claims to oppose the BJP\u2019s rule under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging civil society and neutral citizens to support the anti-BJP effort.\n- Election timeline: Assam\u2019s 126 assembly seats will vote in a single phase on April 9, 2026."}, {"url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/assam/nda-to-finalise-assam-seat-sharing-by-mid-march-cm/article70671250.ece", "title": "NDA to finalise Assam seat-sharing by mid-March: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma - The Hindu", "author": "The Hindu Bureau", "summary": "Summary:\n\n- The Hindu reports that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says NDA seat-sharing for the upcoming Assembly elections will be finalised by mid-March, with discussions already at an advanced stage among allies AGP and UPPL.\n- Key context: AGP remains an ally; UPPL\u2019s alliance status is uncertain as BJP boosts ties with BPF after 2025 Bodoland elections. The BJP-led alliance is expected to allot a significant but potentially reduced number of seats to AGP.\n- Details: Sarma indicated finalization around March 15-16. In 2021, seats were: BJP 60, AGP 9, UPPL 6 (out of 126 constituencies). The article notes ongoing recalibration among alliance partners, with UPPL and BPF in talks over share and districts.\n- Other political developments: AIUDF seeks Congress support for its Rajya Sabha candidate, Badruddin Ajmal, signaling ongoing cross-party maneuvers ahead of Rajya Sabha elections on March 16. Three Assam Rajya Sabha seats (Bhubaneswar Kalita, Rameswar Teli, Ajit Kumar Bhuyan) retire in April.\n- Relevance to Dimoria 2026 candidate search: The article outlines the NDA\u2019s general seat-sharing dynamics and alliance shifts that could influence candidate selections in Assam constituencies, though it does not mention a Dimoria candidate or candidates by name.\n\nNote: If you\u2019re specifically tracking Dimoria 2026 candidates and party affiliations, this piece indicates broader NDA strategy and ally positions but does not provide Dimoria-specific candidate information."}, {"url": "https://frontline.thehindu.com/news/assam-election-2026-bjp-congress-polarisation-analysis/article70753671.ece", "title": "Assam election 2026: Polarisation shapes BJP vs Congress fight - Frontline", "author": "Sushanta Talukdar", "summary": "Summary:\n\n- The Frontline article analyzes Assam\u2019s 2026 election as highly polarized, centered on BJP\u2019s narrative of \u201cinfiltration\u201d and anti-Bangladeshi rhetoric, contrasted with Congress and opposition critiques of targeting Muslims and alleged corruption.\n- BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, advocate aggressive eviction of alleged infiltrators and vow to continue land clearance, framing it as national security and development. The campaign featured a \u201cbulldozer\u201d motif and large rallies, with Sarma claiming substantial evictions already accomplished.\n- The Congress and other opposition parties challenge BJP\u2019s claims, arguing many evictions involve relocations rather than deportations to Bangladesh, and accusing the government of polarizing politics to mask land deals with corporate interests (Adani, Ambani, Ramdev) on tribal and forest lands.\n- The election is scheduled for April 9, 2026, in a single phase for 126 assembly seats, following delimitation in 2023 which reduced Muslim-majority seats from 29 to 22, potentially affecting vote shares in key constituencies.\n- The piece highlights the broader contest between BJP\u2019s hardline security-centric messaging and opposition appeals to minority rights and anti-corruption/land-identity concerns in Assam.\n\nNote: The user query references Dimoria (a constituency) and candidate details for 2026 (Bhaskar Jyoti Pathak, Hemanta). The provided Frontline article discusses macro-level polarisation and does not provide Dimoria-specific candidate information. If you want Dimoria 2026 candidate data (party, candidate name, and affiliation), I can fetch a focused summary from Indian Express or relevant election trackers."}, {"url": "https://www.thehindu.com/elections/assam-assembly/cong-releases-second-list-of-23-candidates-for-assam-polls/article70744564.ece", "title": "Congress releases second list of 23 candidates for Assam polls - The Hindu", "author": "PTI", "summary": "Summary:\n- The Hindu reports Congress has released its second list of 23 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, bringing total announced candidates to 65 for the 126-seat house. \n- Key selections in the new list include Nurul Islam (Srijangram), Abdul Khaleque (Mandia), Rakibuddin Ahmed (Chamaria), Devid Phukan (Tinsukia), and Bipul Gogoi (Tingkhong).\n- Congress has reserved several seats for alliance partners, including Bajali, Palasbari, Guwahati Central, Goreswar, Morigaon, and Barhampur.\n- The party had previously announced 42 candidates (including Gaurav Gogoi from Jorhat) and indicates Debabrata Saikia will contest Nazira, with former PCC president Ripun Bora fielded from Barchalla.\n- Congress has been out of power in Assam since 2016; elections are scheduled for April 2026.\n\nNote: The user\u2019s query targets Dimoria constituency and Bhaskar Jyoti Pathak/Hemanta as the 2026 candidate from that area with party details. The provided The Hindu article does not mention Dimoria or the named individuals in the second list. It only notes some constituencies and candidate names in other parts of Assam. If you need confirmation specifically for Dimoria and the Bhaskar Jyoti Pathak/Hemanta pairing, this article does not provide that information. Consider checking The Hindu\u2019s full candidate list updates or official Assam election affidavits for Dimoria 2026 candidates and party affiliation."}, {"url": "https://www.thehindu.com/elections/assam-assembly/assam-jatiya-parishad-names-candidates-for-8-assembly-seats/article70754013.ece", "title": "Assam single-phase poll intended to favour BJP, alleges Congress ally - The Hindu", "author": "The Hindu Bureau", "summary": "Summary:\n\n- The Hindu reports that in Assam, a single-phase Assembly election schedule sparked controversy, with Congress ally AJP accusing the Election Commission of bias in favor of the BJP. The criticism centers on a short campaign window (an effective period March 27\u2013April 7) and the first-phase polling location being in Upper Assam, where BJP is weaker.\n- AJP announced eight candidates for ten allotted seats, arguing the belated schedule disadvantages regional parties. AIUDF also released its second list of 12 candidates, including Maulana Badruddin Ajmal returning to contest in Binnakandi after a 20-year gap.\n- Key candidates mentioned: Lurinjyoti Gogoi (AJP) from Khowang; Rajen Gohain (former BJP, now contesting Barhampur); Ajmal (AIUDF) from Binnakandi. AIUDF\u2019s other include Hafiz Bashir Ahmed, Nazrul Hoque, Mazibur Rahman, and Ashraful Hussain.\n- Context: AJP and other opposition parties (CPI(M), CPI-ML, All Party Hill Leaders\u2019 Conference) are part of a seat-sharing alliance opposing the BJP in Assam\u2019s 2026 elections.\n\nNote: The user\u2019s query references specific information about Dimoria in 2026, candidates, and party affiliation. The provided article focuses on Assam-wide schedule controversy and candidate lists from AJP and AIUDF, not Dimoria or the exact candidate details for Dimoria. If you need Dimoria-specific candidate details (Dimoria constituency, candidate, party) from Indian Express, I can search for that exact item."}]}

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