Defamation Drama: Opposition Leader's Mother in Legal Showdown with Assam CM

Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, mother of Assam's opposition leader Kunki Chowdhury, plans to file a defamation suit for Re 1 against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She accuses him of false allegations affecting her family's safety during election campaigning. Sarma has not responded, and legal proceedings remain pending.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Guwahati | Updated: 12-05-2026 21:08 IST | Created: 12-05-2026 21:08 IST
Defamation Drama: Opposition Leader's Mother in Legal Showdown with Assam CM
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Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, the mother of Assam Jatiya Parishad's Kunki Chowdhury, has announced her intention to file a symbolic defamation suit against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Re 1 lawsuit is a response to Sarma's alleged false remarks during a heated assembly election campaign. Sujata accuses Sarma of tarnishing her reputation with damaging accusations.

While the Chief Minister is yet to respond, Sujata awaits an apology and plans to continue her public battle, highlighting the impact of political narratives on ordinary citizens' lives.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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