The BJP’s Assam unit deleted a viral video featuring edited visuals of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma after Opposition parties accused it of promoting communal hatred amid election tensions.

Guwahati: The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has removed a controversial social media video featuring Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, following strong criticism from Opposition parties over its content.

The short clip, shared from the party’s official handle, stitched together footage of Sarma at a shooting event with graphic overlays, including crosshairs trained on images of bearded men in traditional attire and slogans such as “No Mercy” and “Foreigner-Free Assam.” The video quickly went viral, clocking over a million views before being taken down without any formal explanation.

Leaders from the Indian National Congress and the All India Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of circulating content that could incite communal hatred, particularly at a time when Assam remains politically sensitive over issues related to illegal immigration and voter list revisions. They demanded legal scrutiny and judicial intervention.

The BJP Assam account later shifted focus to routine political messaging, while no FIR has been reported in connection with the video so far. The chief minister and the party leadership have not issued an official response to the controversy.

Analysis: The episode highlights how political messaging on social media can rapidly escalate into major controversies, especially in states grappling with identity-driven debates. With Assam heading toward elections, online content is likely to face sharper scrutiny from both rivals and civil society. This assessment reflects analytical opinion; all factual details above are drawn from the original content.