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.
- No record found: The sources reviewed do not settle whether Himanta Biswa Sarma switched from Congress to the BJP in 2015.
- No record found: The sources reviewed do not settle whether Himanta Biswa Sarma has not been arrested or convicted in the Saradha case.
- True: Multiple reports confirm his name surfaced in the scam investigations.
- True: Reports state Sen accused him of receiving roughly Rs 3 crore in cash and vouchers via a 2013 letter to CBI.
Checked against: The Times of India, ThePrint
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
3 true · 2 no record
- No record found
Himanta Biswa Sarma switched from Congress to the BJP in 2015.
What we found
He joined the BJP on 23 August 2015.
- No record found
Himanta Biswa Sarma has not been arrested or convicted in the Saradha case.
What we found
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 we found
Multiple reports confirm his name surfaced in the scam investigations.
- True
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 we found
Reports state Sen accused him of receiving roughly Rs 3 crore in cash and vouchers via a 2013 letter to CBI.
- True
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 we found
A former top cop told the court CBI did not examine Himanta Biswa Sarma though his name cropped up.
The full story, from the sources›
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) Himanta Biswa Sarma, now Assam Chief Minister, was accused by Sen of receiving roughly Rs 3 crore in cash and vouchers. - ThePrint (2026-04-17)
From 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 (2)›
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
About this account›
- The Patriot account often posts political memes targeting opposition figures with mocking edits.
Notes on this check (1)›
- Parts of the audio did not transcribe cleanly.
Checked against 2 sources · 11 Aug 2026
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