Pawan Khera Escalates Attack on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: Fresh Allegations on Riniki Bhuyan Sharma’s Foreign Companies, Passports & Properties | Full Details

Pawan Khera Intensifies Assault on Himanta Biswa Sarma Family Over Alleged Overseas Business Links

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing political slugfest in Assam, senior Congress leader Pawan Khera has launched a fresh offensive against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. On Wednesday, Khera released a video address from an undisclosed location, accusing the ruling dispensation of using intimidation tactics, including a massive police search at his Delhi residence, instead of addressing serious questions about alleged foreign companies, properties, and multiple nationalities linked to the CM’s family.

The development comes amid heightened tensions just days before the Assam Assembly elections, turning the spotlight on issues of transparency, asset disclosure in election affidavits, and alleged use of shell companies abroad. Pawan Khera, known for his sharp attacks as AICC Media & Publicity Department chairperson, vowed not to be silenced and positioned himself as a “soldier of Rahul Gandhi” committed to asking tough questions.

Police Action at Pawan Khera’s Delhi Residence: Coercive Search or Legitimate Probe?

Khera began his video by detailing what he described as a heavy-handed police operation at his “small residence” in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area. According to the Congress leader, around 100 police personnel arrived and conducted a search, seizing several items including:

An old memorial phone belonging to his younger sister who passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A laptop that he claimed he never uses.
An unused iPad.
Two pen drives — with Khera expressing doubt whether they were actually recovered from his house or planted.

He alleged continuous surveillance and pressure, claiming police are deployed wherever he goes or is suspected to be. “Why? Because Congress has asked questions? Why do you want to silence Congress and me?” Khera questioned in the video.

The police visit followed an FIR lodged by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma against Khera and others over earlier allegations of multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets. Assam Police, assisted by Delhi Police, carried out the search on Tuesday when Khera was not present at home. Reports indicate some electronic devices were seized, with police mentioning “incriminating material” without disclosing details.

Khera framed the action as an attempt to stifle dissent rather than a genuine investigation. “Instead of answering questions, you are abusing people, sending the police, and trying to intimidate us. Do you think we will be intimidated? Your habit may be to intimidate people, Sarma ji, but we are not used to it,” he asserted.

Invoking his roots, Khera declared, “I am from Mewar, a Congressi and a soldier of Rahul Gandhi. How can I be intimidated? I will continue to speak and ask questions.”

He also slammed Himanta Biswa Sarma for disrespectful remarks against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, saying the veteran leader’s political career is longer than the CM’s age and that the people of Assam, with their rich civilizational heritage, would not tolerate such language against seniors.

Pawan Khera Presents Documents from Official International Websites: New Allegations Surface

Escalating his attack, Pawan Khera shared what he claimed were verifiable documents from government websites of the US, UK, and other jurisdictions. He focused on entities allegedly linked to Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, questioning why such details were not reflected in election affidavits and demanding a thorough official probe.

1. Bhuyan Properties LLC in Wyoming, USA

Khera referred to records from the US state of Wyoming, stating that information became public after a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) was revoked. He highlighted a company named Bhuyan Properties LLC, with details including:

Nationality listed as Antigua and Barbuda, with remarks noting “citizenship by investment” and “other nationality – yes (multiple)”.
Multiple international addresses: 96 A, Plashet Grove, London; 12 Festival City, Dubai, UAE; and Sena Kalyan Bhaban, 195 Motijheel, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Khera emphasized the distinction between filing dates and incorporation dates, accusing the other side of misleading by focusing only on recent filing dates. “The documents mention Bhuyan Properties LLC… This is on a government website. We did not create it. People sent us the link, and we verified it,” he said.

He questioned the purpose of registering in Wyoming, often cited as a tax-friendly jurisdiction for LLCs with minimal disclosure requirements.

2. Bhuyan Properties Limited in the UK

Turning to UK government records (Companies House), Khera pointed to Bhuyan Properties Limited (company number 14926688), engaged in real estate agencies and management (SIC 68310, 68320). He noted a change in registered address on March 16, 2026, to 96a Plashet Grove, London, E6 1AB. Previously, it was listed at 2 Elizabeth Avenue, Ilford IG1 1T2, England.

“Why was the address changed? We don’t know,” Khera remarked, suggesting it raised further questions about the entity’s operations.

3. Riniki Bhuyan Sharma Asset Collective LLC in Utah, USA

Khera also cited documents from Utah’s Department of Commerce mentioning Riniki Bhuyan Sharma Asset Collective LLC. He placed these records in the public domain, urging scrutiny over potential foreign investments and asset holdings.

Allegations of Multiple Passports and Golden Visa

The Congress leader raised pointed questions about passports and visas:

Mentions of an Egypt passport.
UAE Golden Visa.
Antigua and Barbuda passport (linked to citizenship by investment).

“Whether these are real or fake, you are in government, you must investigate,” Khera said. He further alleged possible use of fake KYC documents to open shell companies or acquire overseas properties, a claim that can only be verified through proper investigation by authorities.

He questioned Himanta Biswa Sarma directly: “Have you, your agents, or any member of your family used fake KYC documents… This can only be proven through a proper investigation.”

Political Context and Congress Stance

Pawan Khera reiterated that asking questions is the duty of the opposition. “Your duty, and the Centre’s duty, is to investigate, not to intimidate us. We will not be silenced. We will continue to ask questions,” he asserted.

The allegations first gained traction earlier in the week when Khera and Assam Congress leaders claimed Riniki Bhuyan Sharma held passports from three countries (including UAE, Egypt, and Antigua & Barbuda), owned undisclosed properties in Dubai (linked to M Group or in her name), and was connected to US companies with massive budgets — one reportedly involving hotel projects and figures running into thousands of crores (though these specific quantum claims have faced scrutiny and counter-claims of fabrication or timeline mismatches in some reports).

Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife have strongly denied all charges, terming them “malicious, fabricated, and politically motivated lies” aimed at misleading voters ahead of the polls. Riniki Bhuyan Sharma filed an FIR, and the CM has announced plans for criminal and civil defamation suits against Khera. Sarma has accused the Congress of running a “fake AI campaign” and using forged or backdated documents, even claiming police recovered material during the Delhi search. He vowed to pursue the case vigorously, stating law will take its course.

Critics from the BJP side have pointed to easy online registration of LLCs in Wyoming for nominal fees, suggesting the entities could be recently created or unrelated shells with no proven substantial assets or direct undisclosed links to the family beyond public records that anyone can access or question.

Broader Implications for Assam Politics and Transparency

This row has dominated headlines in the run-up to the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. It raises larger debates on:

Asset disclosure norms in election affidavits under the Representation of the People Act.
Foreign investments and citizenship by investment programs.
Use of police machinery in political disputes versus legitimate probes into potential forgery or defamation.
Role of opposition in demanding accountability from those in power.

Congress leaders argue that public officials must maintain highest standards of transparency, especially regarding foreign assets that could pose conflict-of-interest risks. They demand an independent investigation, possibly by central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate or Income Tax department, to clear the air.

On the other side, the ruling BJP and Sarma’s camp view it as a desperate smear tactic by a weakening opposition, timed to influence voters. They highlight that many of the “documents” rely on publicly accessible but easily registrable corporate filings that do not automatically prove ownership of vast undisclosed wealth or wrongdoing.

Khera’s video has been widely shared on social media by Congress handles, with captions urging Himanta Biswa Sarma to “answer if you have the guts.” Meanwhile, viral clips show Sarma’s fiery responses, including remarks about tracing Khera “even from pataal” (netherworld) and personal jibes.

What Happens Next?

As the controversy unfolds:

Assam Police continue their investigation into the FIR.
Legal notices and defamation cases are expected to proceed.
Both sides claim they will present more “evidence” or counter-proofs.
The Election Commission and public are watching closely for any impact on the electoral process.

Pawan Khera has signaled that more revelations could follow, while maintaining that the Congress is merely performing its democratic duty of questioning those in power.

For now, the saga underscores the intense polarization in Assam politics, where personal and family allegations have become central to campaign narratives. Whether these claims lead to substantive probes, court verdicts, or remain political mudslinging will depend on how authorities and the judiciary respond in the coming days and weeks.

The people of Assam, known for their discerning electorate, will ultimately decide the impact at the ballot box. Transparency in public life remains a key expectation, and this episode has once again brought the debate on political accountability to the forefront.