Assam: Opposition Targets BJP Over CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Deleted ‘Point-Blank’ Video

New Delhi: A video shared from the official social media account of Assam BJP has become the cause of political controversy. The video showed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma symbolically firing a gun, prompting the opposition to term it as inciting hatred and violence. The video was removed amid sharp criticism.

What was there in the video that caused controversy?

In the video, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was shown holding an air rifle. Along with this, AI generated scenes were added in which bullets were shown hitting some faces that are being linked to Muslim identity.

What words and messages accompanied the video?

Words like “point blank shot”, “foreigner free Assam” and “no mercy” were shown in the video. Some frames also included sentences that critics described as communal and inflammatory.

Why is the timing of this video considered important?

This video surfaced at a time when political rhetoric regarding the Muslim community of Bengali origin in Assam is already intense. For this reason, the opposition called it a step that would spoil the atmosphere.

How did Congress react to this?

Congress described the video as “extremely objectionable and threatening”. The party said that this is not just troll content but content shared from an official political account, which raises serious questions.

What allegations did other Congress leaders make?

Congress leader KC Venugopal termed it as “poison spread from above”. Supriya Shrinate said that merely removing the video is not enough and responsibility should be fixed.

What did Trinamool Congress say on this matter?

The Assam unit of Trinamool Congress described the video as a “display of hatred”. The party alleged that bitterness in the society was being normalized through such content.

How strict was the reaction of TMC MPs?

TMC MP Sagarika Ghosh said that mere removal of the video does not end the matter. He called it a serious crime under the law and demanded action.

What questions did Assam Congress leaders raise on the CM?

Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised questions on the Chief Minister's press conference and said that despite the long statement, people are not satisfied. He also raised questions on the credibility of the Chief Minister.

Has the discussion also intensified regarding old statements?

After this controversy, the old statements of the Chief Minister have again come into discussion, in which he had made sharp comments about the 'Miya' community. There has been opposition earlier regarding these statements also.

What could be the political impact of this entire controversy?

Political experts believe that this matter can further heat up the politics of Assam in the future. The opposition is preparing to make it a big issue, while the pressure on the ruling party seems to be increasing.