CM Sarma Accuses Unidentified Groups of Backing Anti‑Development Campaign in India

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke to the media on Monday, alleging that a shadow network of political actors is pushing for a change in power in India without the people's support. He asserted that foreign interests are sponsoring this movement, which he described as an anti‑development campaign aimed at hindering the country's growth.

The minister connected the ongoing protests targeting Chief Electoral Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with the central government's robust response to Naxal insurgency, peace‑building efforts in the North‑East, and recent Indian military actions against Pakistan. Sarma argued that the government's security achievements have upset certain factions, driving them to launch a campaign that undermines national progress.

Sarma emphasized that the alleged effort is being spearheaded by disgruntled leaders and groups whose goals run contrary to India's development agenda. He defended the government's policies on internal security, especially the crackdown on Naxalism and the reinforcement of safety in the region.

No specific proof or identification of the foreign forces was provided. The statements come amid escalating political friction between the ruling BJP and opposition parties, with the latter challenging the integrity of democratic institutions and electoral processes.