Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Recalls 26/11 Close Call, Welcomes Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition

By A Staff Reporter

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a deeply personal account on social media following the extradition of Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India.

In a tweet on Thursday, Sarma revealed he had narrowly escaped being caught in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, as he had been scheduled to stay at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel on the night of the assault. “On the night of 26/11, I was in Mumbai and scheduled to stay at the Taj. But as destiny would have it, I moved to another hotel at the last minute due to a change in plans,” he wrote.

Reflecting on the emotional weight of the moment, Sarma added, “Sixteen years later, seeing Tahawwur Rana back on Indian soil brings not just a sense of closure, but also renewed confidence.”

He credited India’s current leadership for ensuring accountability in terrorism cases. “With decisive leadership at the helm, those plotting against India will think twice before daring to strike,” he said, in a strong message to terror networks.