Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has raised serious concerns over the sudden activation of more than 5,000 Facebook accounts, many of which are suspected to be operated from Bangladesh and Pakistan. With elections nearing, the Chief Minister warned that this unexpected digital surge appears to be part of an orchestrated attempt to influence public opinion.
Speaking to the media, Sarma noted that most of these accounts are affiliated with a specific community and are posting heavily on election-related issues. “What is alarming is that many of these profiles are pushing religious content and politically charged narratives,” he said. Posts expressing support for Iran, Iraq, and Palestine have also been noticed among the flurry of activity.
According to Sarma, initial investigations have already confirmed that at least two of the suspicious accounts are being operated from Pakistan and Bangladesh. He added that there is growing evidence that these pages are being used to spread misinformation and polarize voters in the run-up to the elections.
“These accounts are under close watch,” the Chief Minister assured, stating that efforts are underway to trace the masterminds behind this digital disruption. He emphasized that security and intelligence agencies are coordinating to ensure that foreign influence does not manipulate the democratic process in the state.
The Chief Minister concluded by urging the public to be vigilant against online misinformation and to rely only on verified sources for election-related news.