Congress Alleges Assam CM's Wife Holds Multiple Foreign Passports, Undisclosed Assets
Congress alleges that Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife holds multiple foreign passports and concealed overseas assets, violating Indian citizenship and disclosure laws.
The Congress party has accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, of serious legal and ethical violations. According to the party, documents indicate that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma possesses three foreign passports from the United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, and Egypt. Additionally, Congress claims she has failed to declare these overseas assets in her election affidavits, which is a mandatory requirement for public officials in India. Indian law strictly prohibits dual citizenship, and holding multiple passports could imply a breach of this regulation. The allegations come at a critical time, ahead of upcoming polls, intensifying the political scrutiny on the chief minister and his family. Congress has presented these documents as evidence, demanding an investigation into the matter. The accusations center on potential violations of the Representation of the People Act and the Prevention of Corruption Act, given the non-disclosure of foreign holdings. As the controversy unfolds, it adds a significant dimension to the electoral landscape in Assam, with the opposition party seeking to highlight issues of transparency and accountability among ruling party members.