Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He currently serves as the Chief Minister of Assam, a position he has held since May 2021. Sarma has played a key role in the politics of Assam and the northeastern region of India, emerging as a strong political strategist and leader. Before joining the BJP in 2015, he was a senior leader in the Indian National Congress (INC) and served in various ministerial positions in the Assam government.

Sarma's political journey has been marked by his involvement in crucial sectors such as health, education, and finance. As Chief Minister, he has focused on improving law and order, boosting infrastructure, and addressing issues related to illegal immigration and insurgency in Assam. He has also been a vocal advocate for preserving the cultural identity and interests of Assam's indigenous communities.

Himanta Biswa Sarma is known for his strategic influence in shaping the BJP's rise in the northeastern states, and his leadership has had a significant impact on both state and national politics.

In May 2024, BOOM fact-checked a claim made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who falsely suggested that Rahul Gandhi was carrying a copy of the Chinese constitution.

BOOM found that Gandhi was actually holding a pocket edition of the Indian Constitution by Gopal Sankaranarayanan, which has a red cover with a black border, debunking the misleading claim.