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Himanta drinks Coke amid shortage buzz sparking memes backlash and safety alarms across India
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Published on 24 April 2026
Security “risk” claims followed the viral sip
A casual moment turned into a viral controversy when Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was filmed sipping from a Coca-Cola can at a rally in West Bengal. The timing—during chatter about a canned beverage crunch—triggered widespread memes, criticism, and even “security risk” warnings online. The incident has quickly become a flashpoint for misinformation and public scrutiny.
- Assam CM Himanta Sarma sipped Coke at a West Bengal rally
- Shortage buzz over canned drinks fueled online backlash
- Video went viral with heavy meme and criticism waves
- Some users raised security risk concerns
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