New Delhi: The Assam Crime Branch has summoned Congress MP and senior party leader Randeep Singh Surjewala to appear before investigators in Guwahati on Saturday, May 23, in connection with the passport controversy involving the Assam Chief Minister. Himanta Biswa SarmaRiniki Bhuiyan Sarma, wife of.The summons is part of the ongoing investigation by Assam Police into the allegations made by Congress leaders against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, where Khera had publicly questioned alleged discrepancies related to his passport records and citizenship status.This development has come to light after the scope of the investigation increased following the questioning of Congress spokesperson Pawan Kheda earlier this month. The summons to Surjewala was issued following statements given by Kheda during his nearly eight-hour interrogation by the crime branch in Guwahati.The case pertains to allegations made by Kheda in relation to Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, following which criminal complaints were filed against him at the Guwahati Crime Branch under provisions of the Indian Justice Code. Khera has since challenged the Gauhati High Court’s April 24 order which had refused to grant him anticipatory bail.After appearing before the crime branch earlier this month, Khera refrained from commenting in detail on the investigation, but insisted that the Congress will continue its political fight against the BJP-led government in Assam.The investigation has attracted national attention amid indications from Assam Police that more Congress leaders may be questioned as part of the investigation. Surjewala’s summons is likely to further intensify the political conflict between Congress and BJP in Assam.The Congress has described the investigation as politically motivated, while the BJP has defended the police action, saying the matter is about dignity and accountability in public debate.