Posted 3/27/2024, 9:47:00 AM
Viral Photo Shows UPPL Leader Sleeping on Cash; Party Distances Itself Amid Election Season Controversy
- Controversial photo shows UPPL member Benjamin Basumatary sleeping on bed of Rs 500 notes
- Image has gone viral in Assam ahead of Lok Sabha elections
- Authenticity of photo remains unverified; suggested it is old image circulated for political purposes
- UPPL has distanced itself from incident, confirming Basumatary's suspension and removal from post
- BTC government also revoked Basumatary from VCDC Chairman position on February 10, 2024