Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on social media his intent to initiate civil and criminal defamation proceedings against senior Congress leaders Jitendra Singh Alwar, Bhupesh Baghel, Gaurav Gogoi, and Debabrata Saikia on February 9, 2026. Sarma accused them of making “false, malicious and defamatory” statements during a press conference. He emphasized that he would not tolerate what he termed “hit-and-run politics” and challenged his critics to substantiate their allegations in court. Sarma reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing legal action as a principle rather than a political maneuver, stating that intimidation and public accusations cannot replace judicial scrutiny. He urged his opponents to present any evidence they may have for their claims before a court of law.
Political Slugfest Escalates as Assam CM Moves Defamation Cases Against Congress Leaders
