Assam CM Defends Minister After Daughter Joins CJP Protests

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has come to the defense of a state minister after the minister’s daughter was spotted participating in a student protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The incident gained widespread attention after viral social media posts highlighted her involvement, leading to significant online debate. Shortly after the video clips began circulating, the individual's Instagram account was deactivated, fueling further speculation about political pressure within the ruling party's families.

Sarma explicitly urged the public and party supporters not to harass or troll the minister for his daughter's personal political activities. He stated that while he intends to speak with her, it is important to recognize that the new generation often forms independent opinions. Sarma remarked that parents cannot be held responsible for every action of their children, even suggesting he would not be surprised if his own son eventually took a different political path than his own.

This development highlights the growing reach of the CJP-led youth movement, which appears to be gaining traction even among the families of established BJP leaders in Assam. The Chief Minister's measured response seeks to prevent internal friction within his cabinet while acknowledging the shifting political sentiments among the state's youth. The incident has energized local student groups, who view the participation of a minister's daughter as a sign of the movement's broad socio-political appeal across traditional party lines.