Himanta Biswa Sarma AI image incident — Oct 2026

The Assam Chief Minister’s Office has officially flagged the circulation of a fabricated image of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, which was created using artificial intelligence. The office confirmed that the content is entirely baseless and was deliberately disseminated to mislead the public and damage the Chief Minister’s reputation.

What happened

The incident involved the creation and distribution of an AI-generated, morphed image of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma across social media platforms. Upon identifying the content as a fabrication, the Chief Minister’s Office took immediate action, stating that the image has no basis in reality.

In response to the dissemination of this material, the CMO has registered a formal legal case. Authorities have successfully identified the individuals responsible for creating and circulating the image. The office has emphasized that strict legal action will be pursued against all persons involved in the campaign. Furthermore, the CMO has issued a public appeal to social media users, urging them to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of information before sharing or reposting content online. The office highlighted this incident as a clear misuse of social media and warned against the amplification of unverified or fabricated material.