Assam Passport Row Escalates Between Himanta Sarma And Congress

Assam’s election campaign has taken a sharper turn as a passport-related political row became more personal. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his wife had filed a complaint against Congress leader Pawan Khera, according to live election updates. The issue has added another layer of confrontation between the BJP and Congress during an already heated campaign. Such rows often become campaign fuel because they move beyond policy and enter the territory of personal credibility, allegations, and counter-allegations. That can energise supporters, but it can also distract from local issues voters may want discussed. The important editorial caution here is that complaints and political claims should be treated as claims unless independently verified or decided by authorities. For Assam voters, the campaign is now entering its final stretch. Whether this controversy changes minds or simply hardens existing political positions will become clearer only after polling.