Assam CM's wife passport allegations

India — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, are facing allegations from the India — Indian National Congress, led by Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi, regarding Riniki Bhuyan Sarma's alleged possession of multiple passports (from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Antigua and Barbuda) and undisclosed properties in Dubai and business interests in the United States. Himanta Biswa Sarma has vehemently denied these claims, labeling them as a 'fake AI campaign' and politically motivated lies, further alleging that the India — Indian National Congress used false information from Pakistani social media groups to concoct these charges to influence the India — Assam Assembly elections. Riniki Bhuyan Sarma has filed an FIR against Pawan Khera, leading to searches by India — Assam Police at Khera's Delhi residence. Both Himanta Biswa Sarma and Riniki Bhuyan Sarma have vowed to pursue criminal and civil defamation cases against Pawan Khera. The India — Indian National Congress has urged the India — Election Commission of India to cancel Himanta Biswa Sarma's nomination over the alleged concealment of assets.