Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Sonowal Denies Fake Letter on Assam Leadership
A letter claiming that Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal wanted a leadership change in Assam was found to be fake.
The letter had a forged signature and official letterhead.
The minister's office said the letter was made up to spread false information and cause political trouble.
They reported the crime to the police and asked people to only trust official information.
The letter falsely claimed there was widespread public dissatisfaction with the state government's performance.
The minister's office strongly denied these claims and said the letter was entirely fabricated.
A forged letter allegedly written by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal demanded a leadership change in Assam.
The letter bore a forged official letterhead and a fake signature of the minister.
The minister's office clarified that the letter is completely fabricated and constitutes a serious criminal offense.
An FIR has been lodged at the Parliament Street police station under sections of cheating and forgery.
The letter falsely claimed widespread public dissatisfaction with the state government's performance on issues like governance, corruption, law and order, unemployment, and price rise.
- Who
- Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister
- What
- Denial of a fake letter demanding leadership change in Assam
- When
- Monday, January 19, 2024
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To clarify and reject false allegations of internal rivalry and to prevent political disharmony
Fake Letter Creators
Sonowal's Office
Letter Authenticity
Fake Letter Creators
The letter is real and reflects genuine concerns about Assam's governance.
Sonowal's Office
The letter is completely fabricated and forged.
Intent
Fake Letter Creators
The letter aims to highlight real issues in Assam's governance.
Sonowal's Office
The letter is created with malafide intent to cause political disharmony.
- Person Involved
- Sarbananda Sonowal
- Allegation
- Demand for leadership change in Assam
- Letter Status
- Fake and forged
- Action Taken
- FIR lodged, investigation requested
- Crimes Alleged
- Forgery, impersonation, misuse of official identity
- FIR Registered At
- Parliament Street police station
- FIR Sections
- Cheating and forgery
Sources
Sonowal denies demanding leadership change in Assam
FIR over ‘forged letter’ in Sonowal’s name calling for course correction before Assam polls
FIR lodged over forged letter in Sarbananda Sonowal’s name on Assam governance
Forged letter and a police complaint from ex-Assam CM: ‘Meant to cause political disharmony’
