Himanta's name did come up in Saradha probes. The reel uses old clips and a 'Faahhhhhh' meme to mock his anti-corruption press conference as evasion, while the caption lists real allegations but hides that CBI never examined him and courts found no case.
Why we say that›
Himanta Biswa Sarma's name surfaced in Saradha scam probes but CBI never questioned him.
Claims 1-5 are supported by reports. The through-line implies ongoing serious links and hypocrisy in his corruption probe statements. This fails because sources show his name only came up without examination or charges. The meme format and edited clips create a false picture of guilt.
Based on only a few sources, so read this as a first look, not the last word.
Name surfacing, Sen's letter mentioning payments, questioning reports, party switch and no conviction are all real. None establish active involvement, protection money, or that his press conference was evasion. CBI said it never examined him.
CBI did not examine or question Himanta Biswa Sarma despite his name coming up.
Reported 11 Aug 2026
Claims
1 exaggerated · 1 true · 3 unchecked
- True, but exaggerated
The CBI questioned Himanta Biswa Sarma multiple times regarding his alleged links to the Saradha scam and possible “protection money” role while he was a minister in Assam under the Congress government.
What's actually true
A former top cop told the court CBI did not examine Himanta Biswa Sarma though his name cropped up.
- Couldn't check
Sudipta Sen mentioned Himanta Biswa Sarma in a confessional letter or affidavit to the CBI, claiming he paid large sums (around ₹3 crore in cash and vouchers) to Sarma over several years.
What's actually true
We couldn't verify this claim with a reliable source. Reports state Sen accused him of receiving roughly Rs 3 crore in cash and vouchers via a 2013 letter to CBI.
- Couldn't check
Himanta Biswa Sarma switched from Congress to the BJP in 2015.
What's actually true
He joined the BJP on 23 August 2015.
- Couldn't check
Himanta Biswa Sarma has not been arrested or convicted in the Saradha case.
What's actually true
He has not been arrested or convicted and has continued as a senior minister and Chief Minister.
- True
Himanta Biswa Sarma's name has come up in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam.
What's actually true
Multiple reports confirm his name surfaced in the scam investigations.
The full story, from the sources›
Himanta Biswa Sarma credits PM Modi for the depiction of Bihu Dance on Air India, what’s the truth? — “ Neglected over decades, @narendramodi ji @BJP4India have restored pride of Assam. Tail of @airindian plane portrays graceful Bihu dance. was the text of the tweet by Himanta Bi. - Alt News (2017-08-26) No, Nirav Modi did not testify that he bribed BJP leaders to escape India — On March 19, fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi , a prime accused in the $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case was arrested in London. Next day, a London court reject. - Alt News (2019-03-23) Sarma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 23 August 2015. - en.wikipedia.org (2012-08-30) Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Health and Education Minister of Assam, may have profited personally from the Ponzi scheme. - en.wikipedia.org (2013-04-24) CBI has not examined Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma though his name has cropped up in the Saradha chit fund scam case. - The Times of India (2019-07-23)
From fact-checks · reporting
What else it leaves out (3)›
- The video uses 2010s press conference clips with mocking 'Faahhhhhh' sound effects and meme editing to imply evasion.
- Opposition raised the switch-to-BJP motive but no evidence links it to shielding him from charges.
- Himanta has denied the claims as politically motivated and filed defamation cases.
How it's framed (4)›
Sources (7)›
Himanta Biswa Sarma credits PM Modi for the depiction of Bihu Dance on Air India, what’s the truth? — “ Neglected over decades, @narendramodi ji @BJP4India have restored pride of Assam. Tail of @airindian plane portrays graceful Bihu dance. was the text of the tweet by Himanta Bi
My brother doesn't listen…': Himanta draws from own family, backs Keshab Mahanta over daughters NEET protest — Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing a press conference, argued that children may not always follow the political ideology of their parents.
No, Nirav Modi did not testify that he bribed BJP leaders to escape India — On March 19, fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi , a prime accused in the $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case was arrested in London. Next day, a London court reject
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Health and Education Minister of Assam, may have profited personally from the Ponzi scheme.
CBI has not examined Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma though his name has cropped up in the Saradha chit fund scam case.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, now Assam Chief Minister, was accused by Sen of receiving roughly Rs 3 crore in cash and vouchers
Sarma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 23 August 2015
About this account›
- The Patriot account often posts political memes targeting opposition figures with mocking edits.
Notes on this check (7)›
- Searches found no primary CBI court records or final Sen testimony confirming exact affidavit wording.
- Parts of the audio did not transcribe cleanly.
- Dropped 1 source(s) cited as both supporting and contradicting "The CBI questioned Himanta Biswa Sarma multiple times reg…".
- Dropped 1 support citation(s) for "Himanta Biswa Sarma's name has come up in connection with…" because the cited passages do not address the claim directly.
- Dropped 1 support citation(s) for "Sudipta Sen mentioned Himanta Biswa Sarma in a confession…" because the cited passages do not address the claim directly.
- Dropped 1 support citation(s) for "Himanta Biswa Sarma switched from Congress to the BJP in …" because the cited passages do not address the claim directly.
- Dropped 1 support citation(s) for "Himanta Biswa Sarma has not been arrested or convicted in…" because the cited passages do not address the claim directly.
Checked against 1 source · 11 Aug 2026
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