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Himanta Biswa Sarma

Chief Minister, Assam

Jalukbari, AssamAge: 55Education: LLB, Gauhati University; Political Science MA
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Criminal Cases
₹18.5 Cr
Total Assets
4
Controversies
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Family Abroad

CONTROVERSIES

high2013-01-01

Saradha Chit Fund Scam Link

As senior Congress minister in Assam, faced allegations of proximity to Saradha Group promoter Sudipta Sen. ED and CBI investigated. Later switched to BJP in 2015. SC-monitored probe did not formally charge him.

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high2019-08-31

Assam NRC Aftermath — Detention Camps

19 lakh people excluded from NRC Assam. As Health Minister then CM, oversaw detention camp conditions criticised by human rights groups and NHRC.

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high2021-09-01

Bulldozer Operations Against Muslims

Bulldozer demolitions in Dhalpur, Sipajhar targeting alleged encroachments disproportionately affected Muslim communities. Human rights groups criticised targeting pattern. 2 protesters killed in police firing.

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high2021-04-01

Disproportionate Assets — ₹18 Crore Jump

Assets jumped from ₹6.1 crore (2016 affidavit) to ₹185 crore (2021 affidavit) — a 30x increase on a minister's salary. Opposition demanded explanation.

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ASSETS DECLARED

📦 Movable Assets₹10.5 Cr
🏠 Immovable Assets₹8.0 Cr
🚗 Vehicles₹80.0 L
💎 Gold & Jewellery₹50.0 L
💵 Cash in Hand₹20.0 L
Total Assets₹18.5 Cr
Liabilities₹5.0 Cr
* Source: Self-declared affidavit filed with Election Commission of India

FAMILY & CHILDREN

🇮🇳 Nandita Sarma (wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma)
📍 India💼 Wife is media baron — owns News Live TV channel (conflict of interest questioned)
🇮🇳 Son (minor)
📍 India💼 Student
* Family information compiled from EC affidavits, official interviews & public records

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