Guwahati, April 9, 2025 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma turned a routine Emirates flight into a tale of gratitude Tuesday, sharing a touching note on X about a stranger’s kindness that left him apologetic and searching. Flying from Delhi to Dubai, Sarma borrowed an international plug and charging cable from a “kind young gentleman”—only to fall asleep as the man disembarked in Dubai, leaving him with the gear all the way to Amsterdam.
“I was asleep when he got off, and I couldn’t return them,” Sarma posted, per Hindustan Times. Now in Amsterdam, he added, “I feel deeply sorry—please DM me so I can send them back. Thank you for your kindness.” The post, raw and earnest, struck a chord online, racking up thousands of likes. “This is humanity at its simplest,” one X user wrote, while another quipped, “Even CMs need a charger sometimes!”
Sarma’s trip—purpose unclear, possibly tied to Assam’s global outreach—took off early Tuesday. A selfie with MLA Ajoy Kumar mid-flight hinted at a packed day, but it’s the charger story that stole the spotlight. “A pat on the shoulder he won’t forget,” Ravi Shastri might say, echoing a cricket call that fits this quiet gesture. The unnamed helper, likely unaware of Sarma’s stature, became an instant folk hero.
This isn’t Sarma’s first viral moment—his blunt takes often stir debate—but here’s a softer side, a leader humbled by a small act. Assam’s buzzed lately with Advantage Assam summits and infrastructure wins (The Indian Express), yet this personal snippet cuts through. It’s relatable—phones die, strangers help, life moves on. Still, some on X flagged “juice jacking” risks, a reminder that even kindness carries modern caveats.
For a state pushing to lead education and economy by 2030, Sarma’s note is a subtle nod to values beyond policy—connection, accountability. Will the mystery man surface? Maybe not, but the story’s already a win, proving big titles don’t dim small graces. What’s next—more chargers, or deeper bridges?
