 against the Election Commission){kind=link}
Assam Chief Minister alleges use of fake documents and deepfakes to influence elections, plans legal challenge after polls.
April 14, 2026: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that he will file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the Election Commission of India after the conclusion of the state assembly elections. In an interview, Sarma alleged that false documents and accusations were deliberately circulated ahead of polling to influence voters. He questioned the accountability of such actions, asking whether elections would be revisited if the claims are later proven false.
Sarma argued that the timing of the allegations—just before voting on April 9—was aimed at impacting the electoral outcome. He stated that if any political party is found guilty of spreading misinformation to sway voters, strict action should be taken, including cancellation of its registration. He emphasised that the issue raises serious concerns about fairness and transparency in the electoral process.
Highlighting the broader implications, Sarma warned about the growing use of deepfakes and fabricated content in political campaigns. He urged the Election Commission to introduce clear and strict guidelines to tackle such threats. Calling it a matter of protecting the “purity of democracy,” Sarma said he would pursue the case in his personal capacity and stressed the need for urgent safeguards ahead of future elections, including the 2029 general polls.