Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress for a statement he deemed insulting and provocative regarding Sivasagar. Sarma condemned the suggestion that Sivasagar would be transformed into “Dhubri,” questioning the motives and authority behind such remarks.
He specifically targeted Congress leader Rezual Karim, questioning the basis for his proposal to change Sivasagar to Dhubri in the context of a supposed greater Assam. Sarma accused the party of engaging in irresponsible rhetoric that could offend public sentiment, emphasizing that Sivasagar holds significant historical and cultural value as the former Ahom capital.
Sarma emphasized that Sivasagar does not belong to any Congress leader’s lineage and cautioned against involving the town in divisive political discussions. He stressed the town’s importance in Assam’s history and heritage, urging against using it for political gains or appeasement strategies.
The Chief Minister also criticized senior Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Debabrata Saikia for what he described as practicing appeasement politics, which he found perplexing and troubling. Sarma warned against attempts to pit one region against another, labeling comparisons between Sivasagar and Dhubri as inflammatory and unacceptable.
Reaffirming his government’s stance, Sarma declared that his administration would not tolerate any actions undermining Assam’s cultural identity or disrupting peace in the state. He expressed confidence in the people of Assam to identify and respond to divisive politics appropriately, emphasizing his government’s commitment to preserving Sivasagar’s historical significance and promoting inclusive development across all regions of Assam without bias or appeasement.
