Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Congress Accuses Assam CM of Corruption
Congress leaders in Assam have accused the state's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, of corruption and bad governance.
They claim that Sarma's wealth has grown a lot over the years, and that he has been involved in many corrupt activities.
The Congress is talking to other opposition parties to form an alliance for the upcoming elections, but they have ruled out any alliance with the AIUDF.
The leaders also said that the people of Assam are frustrated with the current government and want a change.
They plan to highlight Sarma's misdeeds during the election campaign.
Congress leaders accuse Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and misgovernance.
Bhupesh Baghel claims Sarma's wealth grew from Rs 1 crore in 2006 to Rs 17 crore in 2021.
Congress is in talks with opposition parties for a potential alliance, excluding AIUDF.
Bandhu Tirkey alleges an authoritarian regime under Sarma's leadership in Assam.
Gaurav Gogoi asserts the Congress will expose corruption and misgovernance by the BJP-led government.
- Who
- Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel, Gaurav Gogoi, and Bandhu Tirkey
- What
- Accusations of corruption and misgovernance against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
- When
- January 20-21, 2024
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To criticize the BJP government and announce alliance talks
- Leader
- Bhupesh Baghel, Gaurav Gogoi, Bandhu Tirkey
- Accusations
- Corruption, Misgovernance, Authoritarianism
- Wealth Growth
- Rs 1 crore (2006) to Rs 17 crore (2021)
- Alliance Talks
- Congress with opposition parties (excluding AIUDF)
- Authoritarian Regime
- Alleged by Bandhu Tirkey
- BJP Allies
- UPPL, BPF, AGP
- BTC Election Results
- BPF: 28 seats, UPPL: 7, BJP: 5
