Assam politician Benjamin Basumatary seen sleeping on bed of ₹500 notes, viral photo prompts backlash
A viral photo of politician Benjamin Basumatary, sleeping on a pile of ₹500 notes, has stirred controversy on social media over corruption ahead of the Lok Sabha election 2024. Basumatry was suspended by the United Peoples Party Liberal and removed from the VCDC post in January over the photograph. UPPL is a part of the BJP-led alliance in Assam.