In a significant development, a team from the Assam Police visited the residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera in Delhi on Tuesday to interrogate him regarding serious allegations he made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family. The police’s visit coincided with Khera’s absence from his home, leading to a thorough search of the premises.

According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Debojit Nath, the authorities seized electronic devices and what they termed as “incriminating material” during their search. However, the specifics of the items seized were not disclosed, leaving many questions hanging about the nature of the evidence linked to Khera’s claims. The police are actively pursuing Khera’s whereabouts as they seek to bring him in for questioning.

The allegations stem from Khera’s assertion made over the weekend, where he claimed to possess documentary evidence indicating that Chief Minister Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, holds passports from multiple countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Antigua and Barbuda. These claims have sparked heated debates and denials within political circles, with Sarma and his wife categorically rejecting the allegations.

In a counter-response, CM Sarma accused Khera of evading the authorities, suggesting he had fled to Hyderabad, a city governed by the Congress party. Sarma further alleged that the documents referenced by Khera were supplied by a Pakistani social media group, casting doubts on their authenticity. He claimed that Khera had utilized a passport that had reportedly been lost and that images of this document were manipulated before being shared online.

The intensifying political drama highlights the ongoing tensions between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party in Assam, especially in the run-up to upcoming elections. The accusations, denials, and police investigations underscore the prevailing atmosphere of mistrust and rivalry, with each party leveraging allegations to bolster their political stance.

As the situation develops, it raises critical questions about the role of social media in political discourse and the veracity of information circulating within these platforms. The public will be closely watching how this story unfolds, particularly its implications for the political landscape in Assam and the broader narrative of Indian politics.