A complaint has been lodged against Mallikarjun Kharge at the Basistha Police Station in Guwahati for purportedly making inflammatory comments during a political rally in Sribhumi district. The complaint, filed by Assam BJP spokesperson Ranjib Kumar Sarmah, accuses the Congress president of targeting the ideologies of the BJP and RSS during a public gathering in Nilambazar. Allegations include Kharge likening these ideologies to a “poisonous snake” and suggesting the need to eliminate the BJP, which the complainant deems derogatory and potentially provocative.
The complaint further asserts that Kharge’s statements have offended BJP members and supporters, alleging that his remarks could stoke tensions and disrupt public peace and communal harmony in Assam, a state known for its social and political sensitivity. Sarmah has urged law enforcement to promptly address these concerns, emphasizing the potential for such statements to escalate inter-community tensions and disrupt law and order. Officials at the Basistha Police Station have acknowledged receipt of the complaint and assured that it will be investigated in line with legal procedures, with appropriate action to follow based on the inquiry’s outcome.
The Assam Legislative Assembly, comprising 126 members, is set to undergo elections on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.
