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Fact Check: Assam CM threatens CJP? These videos are old
Old videos of Himanta Biswa Sarma's comments about protestors, Bangladeshi immigrants, and Congress leader Pawan Khera have now resurfaced as his alleged threats to CJP members.

Jyoti Dwivedi is a senior special correspondent with the India Today Group's fact check team. With more than a decade of experience in print, web, radio and podcast, she has reported on many beats such as education, women's issues and entertainment. She has also conducted several sting operations in these fields, compelling authorities to take appropriate action. Before joining the India Today Group, Jyoti has worked for Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, The Times of India and All India Radio. She is passionate about classical music.
Old videos of Himanta Biswa Sarma's comments about protestors, Bangladeshi immigrants, and Congress leader Pawan Khera have now resurfaced as his alleged threats to CJP members.
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