Chaos in Assam Assembly over allegations against Himanta Biswa's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma

The Assam Assembly was adjourned multiple times on September 15 as the Opposition MLAs sought answers from the government over the allegations that a company linked to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife received Central subsidy in connection with a plot of land.

The Assam Assembly was adjourned multiple times on September 15 as the Opposition MLAs sought answers from the government over the allegations that a company linked to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife received Central subsidy in connection with a plot of land.

The issue was first raised by Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha during Question Hour, when he asked Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan if the land in the Kaliabor area was allotted under the State's 'Basundhara' scheme. He also asked what documents were submitted to seek the allotment of the land.

Speaker Biswajit Daimary maintained that the matter was not related to the original question listed by Mr. Purkayastha and that the Chief Minister was not present in the House.

However, Mr. Purkayastha persisted with the question, with several Ministers getting on their feet and trading barbs with the Opposition legislators. As the chaos continued, the Speaker adjourned the House for 30 minutes.

After the House reconvened, Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia of the Congress drew the attention of the Chair to the notice he gave for the discussion of the matter during Zero Hour.

As Deputy Speaker Numal Momin, who was in the chair, did not allow an immediate discussion, Congress MLAs along with the lone CPI(M) legislator and an Independent MLA tooped to the Well of the House, and began a dharna. Mr. Saikia also demanded an inquiry into the allegations against the Chief Minister's wife.