The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday strongly criticised the Assam Congress after it deleted a Bihu post that featured an AI-generated image of the state BJP headquarters engulfed in flames.
The BJP’s Assam unit shared a screenshot of the now-deleted post and said its removal would not “nullify” what the Congress was “trying to imply”.
“Deleting the post doesn't nullify what you are trying to imply @INCAssam. You're EXPOSED,” the BJP Assam unit said.
According to the screenshot shared by the BJP, the Congress post showed the Assam BJP headquarters on fire and carried a message invoking the Meji fire of Bhogali Bihu.
Deleting the post doesn't nullify what you are trying to imply @INCAssam. You're EXPOSED. (& We have Screenshot) https://t.co/ZyTQCdHLjIpic.twitter.com/jDFlPWOZov— BJP Assam Pradesh (@BJP4Assam) January 14, 2026
“Wishing everyone a joyous Bhogali Bihu! As we light the Meji fire, let it consume the evils that plague our land—those divisive forces masquerading as guardians, sowing discord in the name of unity. May the flames bring renewal, harmony, and a brighter Assam, Bor Axom in 2026,” the post read. It has since been taken down.
The BJP described the post as “cultural vandalism” and accused the Assam Congress of distorting Assamese traditions for political messaging.
“How dare you defile and grotesquely distort Assamese culture with such shameless audacity. The Bhela Ghar of Bhogali Bihu is a sacred, symbolic structure rooted in centuries-old tradition, it is not a real home. By deliberately twisting this ritual, you are not making a ‘mistake,’ you are committing a vile act of cultural sabotage. This is an insult to every Assamese person and a spit on our heritage,” the BJP said.
The party further alleged that the post created a dangerous and misleading narrative.
“What you are doing is dangerous, malicious, and deeply irresponsible. You are manufacturing a false narrative that appears to glorify the burning of real homes where people live. That is not expression, that is provocation. That is not creativity, that is reckless incitement. You are poisoning minds, trivialising a sacred tradition, and deliberately courting chaos for attention and influence,” it added.
Calling it “cultural vandalism in its ugliest form”, the BJP said the Congress was using Assamese traditions as a political tool.
“This is the deliberate mutilation of a living tradition to mislead people and inflame emotions. Your actions expose a complete lack of respect, ethics, and accountability. Assamese culture is not your propaganda tool, not your shock prop, and not your playground. This disgraceful attempt to twist our traditions will be fiercely opposed and will not be tolerated,” the BJP said.
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