AI video of Assam CM Sarma shooting Muslims causes outrage in India

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM

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An AI-generated video depicting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shooting Muslims sparked outrage in India. The video, titled "point blank shot," was shared by the Assam unit of the BJP before being deleted following public criticism. The video combined existing footage of Sarma with AI-generated images showing him shooting at Muslim men, accompanied by anti-Muslim text. Sarma has been accused of using xenophobic rhetoric against Muslims in Assam, who comprise a significant portion of the state's population, ahead of upcoming state elections. The Assam BJP unit has not commented on the video's creation or purpose. Sarma has recently escalated his anti-Muslim rhetoric, particularly against Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Aman Wadud 30% Indian Express 30% Ranjib Kumar Sarma 40% Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ×370% Muslims ×770% India ×480% Assam ×880% Himanta Biswa Sarma ×390%

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muslims 90% ai video 90% assam 80% political outrage 70% hindu nationalist 70% himanta biswa sarma 70% bharatiya janata party (bjp) 60% anti-muslim rhetoric 60% xenophobia 50% social media 40%

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Assam

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