In the lead-up to the April 9 assembly elections in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made inflammatory remarks targeting Kunki Chowdhury, a candidate from the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP). Sarma accused Chowdhury's mother, Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, of consuming beef and supporting anti-national figures, citing her social media activity. Kunki Chowdhury, who recently entered politics, rejected these allegations as unfounded and suggested that they reflect the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) anxiety about the upcoming elections. She emphasized the support she has received from constituents in Central Guwahati, suggesting that Sarma's comments will only increase her visibility. Sujata Gurung Chowdhury defended her family, pointing out her grandfather's role as a signatory to the Indian Constitution and criticizing Sarma for dragging her into political disputes. The AJP, part of a Congress-led alliance, condemned Sarma's statements as desperate and a diversion from real issues facing the community, such as flooding in Central Guwahati. This incident raises questions about the BJP's commitment to women's empowerment, as highlighted by the party's slogan 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.'