The political landscape in Assam has been rocked by a controversial AI-generated video depicting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma allegedly shooting at figures representing Muslims, which was posted by the BJP's Assam unit and later deleted following public outrage. According to The Hindu, the video sparked a massive backlash, with Congress legislators filing a police complaint and CPI(M) leaders seeking an FIR and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe. The video, described as a 'call to genocide' by opposition leaders including AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, has been criticized for its incendiary content, with captions like 'Foreigner-free Assam' and 'No mercy' (India Today). The Hindu reported that the Supreme Court has agreed to an urgent hearing regarding the matter, highlighting the legal and social implications of such political messaging.
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Assam CM Sarma Faces Backlash Over Controversial Video

An AI video of Assam CM Sarma allegedly shooting Muslims sparked outrage, legal actions, and a ₹500 crore defamation suit, highlighting political, social, and legal tensions in India.
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