Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Assam Coal Syndicate case involves allegations of an illegal coal smuggling operation in the state. Opposition parties have leveled accusations against Himanta Biswa Sarma, suggesting his involvement. While the Chief Minister's Vigilance Cell started investigations, no direct charges have been filed against Sarma in connection with the FIRs registered so far, though the probe remains active.

A defamation suit was filed against Himanta Biswa Sarma by Syed Faizul Haque for comments Sarma made in 2018 regarding the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh. Sarma allegedly linked the murder to a 'mafia' and political rivals. His attempts to quash the proceeding were rejected by both the Guwahati High Court and the Supreme Court, ensuring the trial will proceed.

The Saradha Chit Fund Scam, a major financial fraud that surfaced in 2013, implicated several politicians. Himanta Biswa Sarma, then a minister in Assam, faced allegations of receiving funds from the Saradha Group. The CBI questioned him in 2014, but he was not named in their chargesheets. The Enforcement Directorate has continued investigations.