Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, a resident of Panbazar, Guwahati, has filed a formal complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW), seeking urgent intervention over alleged defamatory remarks made against her by Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma during an election campaign.
Chowdhury describes herself as a private individual with no direct involvement in politics, but says she has been drawn into public controversy because of her daughter, Kunki Chowdhury, who contested the Assam Assembly elections from the Central Guwahati constituency.
In her complaint, Chowdhury alleged that the Chief Minister publicly accused her of hurting "Sanatani sentiments," harbouring pro-Pakistan views, supporting "anti-national" elements, and consuming beef.
She has strongly denied all of these claims, calling them "false, baseless, and malicious."
Addressing a specific allegation made by the Chief Minister, Chowdhury clarified that a photograph presented as evidence was taken at the International Church of Cannabis and depicted an artistic prop — not food.
She claimed the image was deliberately misrepresented to damage her personal reputation and that of her family during a politically sensitive period.
Chowdhury has urged the NCW to intervene and take appropriate action in the matter.