The Assam government paid Rs 25 (Rs 37 with GST) to a firm for each 200-ml bottle of sanitiser it ordered. To another, with links to Himanta Biswa Sarma, it paid Rs 231 for every 500-ml bottle and Rs 100.30 for every 100-ml bottle – Rs 137 and Rs 81 more per bottle respectively if the former firm's rates were to be applied.
Despite Hindutva mobs attacking vehicles and homes in Muslim localities on May 6, the police have yet to take any concrete action, leaving members of the Muslim community worried that the perpetrators will be allowed to get away scot-free.
During the pandemic, the NHM sent acknowledgement letters to firms for CSR donations and to individuals, for contributions. There is reason why the official format used in those letters was not used for Riniki Bhuyan Sarma's firm.