A political dispute arose between senior leaders of the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following sharp exchanges. Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his remarks aimed at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, demanding an apology from Sarma.
Venugopal expressed concern over Sarma’s use of “street insults” like calling Kharge a “madman,” deeming it deeply problematic and reflective of frustration. He insisted that Sarma owes Kharge an unconditional apology, emphasizing Kharge’s stature as a respected leader from humble beginnings.
Allegations of corruption against Chief Minister Sarma were also raised by Venugopal, who accused Sarma of resorting to divisive language to deflect attention from the corruption charges. The Congress leader condemned Sarma’s tactics and highlighted the party’s rejection of such behavior.
The controversy stemmed from Sarma’s critical comments about Kharge during a media interaction in Jorhat, Assam. Sarma questioned Kharge’s statements, labeling him as aging and speaking irrationally. The Chief Minister also raised concerns about recent allegations involving Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, hinting at potential legal actions.
