Political Tensions Escalate as Ministers Clash Over Industrial Investments

Karnataka Minister Priyaank Kharge accused Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of diverting investments from Karnataka to Assam and Gujarat due to political pressure. Kharge criticized Sarma for failing to address unemployment and development issues in Assam. Sarma retorted by calling Kharge an 'idiot' for his comments.

Accusations intensify as Karnataka Minister Priyaank Kharge takes aim at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging him of 'whitewashing failures' with a political twist on investment redirections.

Kharge, reacting to Sarma's 'first-class idiot' jibe, claimed pressure from the Centre led to investments meant for Karnataka being diverted to Assam and Gujarat, despite better local prospects.

Amidst the exchange, Kharge pinpoints Assam's lagging development indicators, citing unemployment woes, while Sarma refuted by highlighting Congress's lack of condemnation over Kharge's remarks.

(With inputs from agencies.)