Assam CM responds with humour to citizen's direct iPhone request

A video clip showing an amusing interaction between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and a member of the public has circulated widely on social media platforms. During what appears to be an official public meeting or engagement, a citizen approached the CM with an unconventional request. "Sir, I need an iPhone," the man said directly to Sarma. Rather than dismissing the request, the Chief Minister responded in a lighthearted manner, asking the man whether he wanted a new device or a used one. The witty exchange resonated with viewers, prompting the video to be widely shared across social media networks. The interaction reflects the informal nature of some public engagements in the region, where citizens are able to approach elected officials with their requests. Sarma, who has been Assam's Chief Minister since 2021, has often engaged in public interactions and town halls as part of his administrative approach.