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The letter in question claims to be addressed to the National President of the BJP, and its contents purport to show Sonowal, who was the chief minister of Assam in the 2016-2021 term, expressing concern that the BJP is likely to lose the assembly election and asking for a different chief ministerial face.
Police in Delhi have registered an FIR against an unknown person following a complaint of forgery by Union Cabinet Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s office about a letter bearing his signature and official letterhead circulating online.
An FIR was registered on Monday at the Parliament Street police station under sections of cheating and forgery.
This is based on a complaint filed by Sonowal’s Assistant PS at the station, alleging that the letter was forged “for malafide intent to cause political disharmony in an election-bound state” and “for causing disrepute to a Cabinet Minister”.
The letter in question claims to be addressed to the National President of the BJP, and its contents purport to show Sonowal, who was the chief minister of Assam in the 2016-2021 term, expressing concern that the BJP is likely to lose the assembly election and asking for a different chief ministerial face.
Stating that the official letterhead and the signature of the Union Minister have been forged for the letter, the complaint from his office states, “It is requested that an FIR may immediately be filed under relevant sections for this act of serious forgery and investigation initiated to ascertain and book the culprit under the relevant provisions of law for committing such grave offence, purportedly with the malafide intent of creating political disharmony and chaos at this critical juncture when elections to the legislative assembly of Assam are about to be announced. The unblemished reputation of the Hon’ble Minister at the Centre and in the State of Assam has also been attempted to be tarnished by this act of forgery.”
Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges. Expertise and Experience Ethnic & Social Dynamics: Deep-dive coverage of regional conflicts (such as the crisis in Manipur) and peace-building efforts. Border & Geopolitics: Tracking developments along India’s international borders and their impact on local communities. Governance & Policy: Reporting on state elections, tribal council decisions, and the implementation of central schemes in the North East. Specialized Education Background: Prior to her current role, Sukrita was a dedicated Education Correspondent for The Indian Express in Delhi. This experience provided her with a sharp analytical lens for: Policy Analysis: Evaluating the National Education Policy (NEP) and university-level reforms. Student Affairs: Covering high-stakes stories regarding campus politics, national entrance exams, and the challenges within the primary and secondary education sectors. ... Read More
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