Himanta Biswa Sarma video: Assam BJP social media co-convenor removed for uploading video
The Assam BJP removed Ron Vikash Gaurav, a co-convenor of its social media team, for posting an AI-generated video featuring Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that sparked controversy. The video showed Sarma purportedly firing a shot at two individuals and was uploaded on the state BJP's X handle before being deleted after public backlash. The incident has led to police investigations by both Congress leaders and a separate complaint filed by a BJP worker, while Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the AIMIM, lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Police.
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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