Congress MP Randeep Surjewala summoned by Assam police on Saturday

New Delhi: The Assam crime branch has summoned Congress MP and senior party leader Randeep Singh Surjewala to appear before investigators in Guwahati on Saturday, May 23, in connection with the passport controversy involving the Assam chief minister. Himanta Biswa SharmaHis wife is Riniki Bhuiyan Sarma.Riniki is part of an ongoing investigation by the Assam Police into allegations by Congress leaders against Bhuyan Sharma, where Khera publicly questioned alleged discrepancies linked to his passport record and citizenship status.The development comes as the probe widens following the questioning of Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera earlier this month. The summons was issued to Surjewala following Khera’s statement during nearly eight hours of interrogation by the crime branch in Guwahati.The case relates to allegations made by Khera against Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, following which a criminal complaint was filed against him at the Guwahati Crime Branch under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code. Khera has since challenged an April 24 Gauhati High Court order denying him anticipatory bail.After appearing before the crime branch earlier this month, Khera avoided commenting on the probe in detail but insisted that the Congress would continue its political fight against the BJP-led government in Assam.The investigation has drawn national attention amid indications by the Assam police that more Congress leaders may be questioned as part of the investigation. Surjewala’s summons is expected to intensify the political tussle between the Congress and the BJP in Assam.The Congress described the probe as politically motivated, while the BJP defended the police action, saying the matter was about dignity and accountability in public discourse.