What started as an allegation has now turned into one of the fiercest political face-offs in Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s “Khera ka peda banaunga” remark has gone viral, adding a sharp edge to the ongoing passport row involving Congress leader Pawan Khera. The controversy escalated after Assam Police conducted a search at Khera’s residence based on a complaint by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. BJP has dismissed the passport claims as baseless, while Sarma has gone on the offensive, accusing Congress of running a motivated campaign and even raising questions about foreign links. Congress, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, has countered strongly, calling the move an attempt to intimidate opposition voices. As Assam heads into crucial elections, the narrative is shifting rapidly from issues to intense political slugfest, making this one of the most closely watched battles in the state’s electoral landscape.