Assam: Congress slams BJP's 'point-blank shot' video for targeting minorities
The video allegedly depicts targeted violence against minorities, raising serious concerns about incitement to violence.
The Congress has condemned a purported video posted by the BJP's Assam unit on X, alleging it shows the "targeted point-blank murder of minorities." K.C. Venugopal, Congress general secretary in charge of organization, called for action from the judiciary and stated that the video is a call to genocide. Supriya Shrinate and Shama Mohammed also criticized the BJP, accusing them of promoting hatred and violence. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi echoed these sentiments, highlighting the video's hateful nature and calling for action from the Election Commission.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions seeking a criminal investigation of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged hate speech.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Assam police filed an FIR against the Assam BJP's social media convenor and co-convenor for posting a video depicting the Chief Minister shooting members of a minority community.
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in petitions regarding Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's statements, while a Trinamool Congress MLA announced plans for a Babri Masjid replica.
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