Guwahati, April 7 -- Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah has vehemently denied allegations of demanding money from individuals involved in a coal syndicate, challenging anyone to prove otherwise and stating he would resign from politics if such evidence surfaced.

Borah asserted that Congress adheres to principled politics, blaming BJP supporters for circulating fabricated audio clips on social media.

These clips purportedly feature a voice demanding money, which the BJP alleged belonged to Borah. He refuted this claim, accusing the BJP of a smear campaign.

He has requested the Guwahati Police Commissioner to launch an investigation into the distribution of the alleged fake audio, demanding swift action against those responsible.

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