Against CM Sarma Opp files complaint over communal discord

Guwahati: The United Opposition Forum in Assam has lodged a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of attempting to foster enmity between different religious and ethnic groups.

The complaint, filed by prominent opposition leaders, alleged that Sarma’s provocative statements and actions have targeted specific communities, leading to attacks on religious minorities.

The complaint cites several instances of Sarma’s alleged communal remarks, including his call to evict people from a particular religious group from Guwahati and his targeting of a journalist with communal overtones.

The opposition leaders added that Sarma’s continuous inflammatory remarks have the potential to cause large-scale unrest and urge immediate legal action.

The complaint requested registration of a case against Sarma and his co-conspirators under relevant sections of the law, alleging that his “belligerent nature” can lead to a riot-like situation in the state for political gain.