Assam Police Search Congress Leader Pawan Khera's Delhi Home After Passport Allegations

Top Summary

• What happened: Assam Police, with Delhi counterparts, searched Congress leader Pawan Khera's Delhi home.
• Why it matters: The search follows allegations that Assam CM's wife owns three passports.
• What changes for people: It escalates the political feud between Khera and Chief Minister Sarma.
• Who is affected: Pawan Khera, Assam CM Himanta Sarma, and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.

Passport Allegations Spark Police Action

A team from Assam Police, accompanied by Delhi Police, searched Congress leader Pawan Khera's Nizamuddin East residence Tuesday morning.

The search is linked to allegations Khera made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.

Khera had claimed Sarma's wife owns three passports and the family has Rs 52,000 crore in US business interests.

FIR Filed, Khera Absent

The search occurred after Riniki Bhuyan Sarma filed an FIR on Monday regarding Khera's claims.

At the time of the search, Pawan Khera, the Congress' Media and Publicity Department chief, was in Hyderabad.

The FIR triggered the police action in Delhi.

Sarma's Reaction and Threats

Chief Minister Himanta Sarma responded strongly to Khera's allegations. He stated, "Pawan Khera, Pawan peda ban jaayega," expressing his dismissiveness.

Sarma, who switched from Congress to BJP in 2015, threatened to file a defamation case against Khera.

He has also used what some consider unparliamentary language when targeting the Congress leader.

Election Context

Assam is heading to the polls soon. The state election is scheduled for April 9th, with vote counting on May 4th.

The Chief Minister is seeking a second term.

The controversy adds another layer to the already heated political atmosphere.

What to Watch Next

Expect further legal action from both sides, including the potential defamation case. Also, the public awaits any statement from Pawan Khera after the search and his return from Hyderabad.