Assam CM Himanta Sarma defends minister’s daughter, vows to protect indigenous faiths
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said children need not share their parents' political views after Cabinet colleague Keshab Mahanta faced criticism for his daughter's participation in a NEET‑exam protest. Sarma pledged to speak with the student, emphasized that Mahanta should focus on flood‑relief duties and not be mentally burdened by his daughter's actions.
Later, Sarma met Karbi traditional king Longsing Ronghang and the king's council (Lingdokpo), reiterating the state government's commitment to safeguard Assam's indigenous faiths and cultural institutions from external threats. He described the Karbi Richo as a vital moral authority for the tribal community and affirmed continued protection of tribal customs.
Entities: Himanta Biswa Sarma · Karbi Richo · Keshab Mahanta · Longsing Ronghang · NEET examination
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sarma emphasized that Mahanta should focus on flood relief duties and not be mentally burdened by his daughter's actions. (fc984245-597d-48e0-a06c-44fed0d5e94f)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Karbi Richo institution is a customary moral authority without political power that preserves tribal customs and rituals. (e412f929-9161-4835-b48d-37fac200eb44)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Himanta Biswa Sarma said children need not share their parents' political ideology regarding a NEET protest involving Keshab Mahanta's daughter. (fc984245-597d-48e0-a06c-44fed0d5e94f)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sarma said he would speak with Mahanta's daughter about her comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (fc984245-597d-48e0-a06c-44fed0d5e94f)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sarma reiterated the state government's commitment to safeguard Assam's indigenous faiths and cultural institutions from external threats. (e412f929-9161-4835-b48d-37fac200eb44)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sarma defended Cabinet colleague Keshab Mahanta amid criticism over his daughter's protest against NEET exam irregularities. (fc984245-597d-48e0-a06c-44fed0d5e94f)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Longsing Ronghang was installed as the 36th Karbi traditional king in September 2023 after the death of predecessor Ramsing Ronghang. (e412f929-9161-4835-b48d-37fac200eb44)
- [● 2 SOURCES] On July 29, 2026, Sarma met Karbi Richo Longsing Ronghang, the traditional Karbi king, and his council (Lingdokpo). (e412f929-9161-4835-b48d-37fac200eb44)