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Images of Utpal Sarma with Mahanta sparked widespread discussion in Assam

Sarma explained photos were taken during Rongali festival and funeral event

Visuals were removed to prevent misinterpretation and misuse

A picture and video featuring All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) president Utpal Sarma alongside Rongali festival chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta have gone viral across social media, sparking widespread discussions and speculation.

Sarma’s presence at the Rongali festival held in Khanapara in June 2024, where he was seen posing with Mahanta, drew mixed reactions from several quarters. Addressing the row, Sarma took to Facebook to clarify the context behind the photograph, stating,

“The irony is that I have a photo with Shyamkanu Mahanta, but none with Zubeen G

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