FIR Filed Against Assam CM Over Alleged Hate Speech

The Assam Civil Society has filed an FIR at Latasil police station against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging he made communal and provocative remarks targeting Bengali-origin Assamese Muslims. The complaint claims the statements, made between January 24 and 29, 2026, were widely circulated in the media and disrupted communal harmony.

The FIR includes media clippings and video evidence, with the organization urging police action under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing Supreme Court guidelines on hate speech.