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Assam CM Himanta files ₹500 crore defamation suit against Gaurav Gogoi, others

February 10, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has filed a ₹500 crore defamation lawsuit against Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Jitendra Singh, and Bhupesh Baghel, following allegations regarding his land holdings. This legal action comes amid rising tensions between the BJP and Congress in the state as elections approach.

Assam CM Himanta files ₹500 crore defamation suit against Gaurav Gogoi, others

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Himanta Biswa Sarma filed a ₹500 crore defamation suit against three Congress leaders.
The lawsuit is in response to allegations about land occupation made by Gaurav Gogoi.
This legal action coincides with police complaints filed by Congress MLAs against Sarma.
The incident indicates escalating political tensions in Assam ahead of the upcoming elections.

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Assam CM Himanta files ₹500 crore defamation suit against Gaurav Gogoi, others

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