'Justice Will Prevail Over Threat, Intimidation': Congress Backs Pawan Khera After Bail Setback

Last Updated:April 25, 2026, 12:07 IST

The FIR stems from Pawan Khera's allegation that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of ex-Congress leader and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, holds multiple passports

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday affirmed support for fellow leader Pawan Khera, who is facing an FIR filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, over allegations linked to her possessing multiple passports.

On Friday, the Guwahati High Court rejected Khera’s plea, seeking an anticipatory bail in connection with the case.

In a post on ‘X’, Jairam Ramesh wrote, “The entire Indian National Congress stands solidly in solidarity with Pawan Khera, the Chairman of its Media and Publicity Department."

The Congress leader said the verdict of the Guwahati High Court would be challenged in the Supreme Court.

“We are confident that justice will prevail over the politics of threat, intimidation, and harassment", he added.

Setback For Khera From Guwahati HC

On Friday, the Guwahati High Court rejected an anticipatory bail plea filed by Pawan Khera.

Appearing for Khera, Senior Counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued the Congress leader isn’t a flight risk and that there is no need for his arrest.

“On what basis can the petitioner expect a fair treatment when the Chief Minister is breathing down his neck?" Singhvi said.

Assam Advocate Devajit Lon Saikia opposed granting any relief to Khera, saying that this is not a simple defamation case, but the matter involves the manufacture of documents and title deeds.

What Is The Case?

The FIR stems from Pawan Khera’s allegation that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of ex-Congress leader and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, holds multiple passports.

For context, carrying multiple passports or holding a dual citizenship is illegal in India.

Following the allegation, Riniki filed criminal cases against Khera and others with the Guwahati Police under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Earlier, the Telangana High Court had granted Pawan Khera a seven-day transit anticipatory bail, but the Supreme Court stayed the order.

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