Foreign Social Media Infiltration Stirs Assam Politics

Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, claims over 5,000 social media accounts linked to Islamic countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan have focused solely on a specific Assam Congress leader, fueling concerns of foreign intervention ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. With deeper investigations underway, it is considered a national security issue.

In a striking revelation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that more than 5,000 social media accounts have been activated from Islamic nations such as Bangladesh and Pakistan to favor a particular Congress leader in Assam.

This development, coming in the lead-up to the 2026 assembly elections, raises questions of foreign interference in Indian politics, sparking a national security concern.

Sarma indicated that these accounts have largely ignored other Congress leaders and have been monitored for their potential connections to extremist groups.

(With inputs from agencies.)