Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday made it clear that “he does not own any property beyond his official salary.”
CM Sarma’s reply came when a journalist asked him about allegations from opposition parties regarding his family’s property.
He said, “I don’t have property at all. My wife works for her wellbeing — she does not steal or take anything unlawfully. If someone is earning honestly, then what is the issue? Apart from my salary, I do not have anything.”
The Chief Minister’s remarks come as scrutiny of politicians’ assets and personal finances is on.
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