BJP paid all poll travel costs of Himanta: Assam CMO clarifies

“No expenditure of HCM Dr @himantabiswa election campaigns are borne by the state exchequer. All expenses, including flights, are paid for by the political party via bank transfer/cheque,” the CMO said in a post on X. It, however, said whenever Sarma visits any district in the state or neighbouring states for official engagements, there could be social functions such as condolence meetings or weddings that coincide with the visit.

Earlier, two digital media organisations — The Wire and Guwahati-based The Crosscurrent — in a joint report claimed Sarma used state funds amounting to crores of rupees to hire helicopters and planes to campaign for the BJP, both within and outside the state.

The CMO said, “This story by ‘The Wire’ is mischievous, misleading and a lazy hit job…”

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