Himanta Biswa Sarma (File image)
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Moneycontrol14-02-2026, 17:04

Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Over 'Point Blank' Video

  • Supreme Court to hear petitions on February 16 against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding a controversial video.
  • The video, shared by Assam BJP, allegedly depicted Sarma firing at members of a particular community using AI-generated visuals.
  • Petitions seek FIRs against Sarma for alleged hate speech and communal polarization, with some calling for a special investigation team.
  • The clip, captioned "point blank shot" and displaying "foreigner free Assam," was later deleted after widespread criticism.
  • Sarma has denied knowledge of the video, while opposition parties have condemned it as deeply abhorrent and inflammatory.

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