Political Tensions Rise as Sarma Accuses Kharge Family of Being 'Anti-Assam'

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused the Kharge family, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, of being 'anti-Assam.' The remarks follow a dispute with Karnataka's IT Minister Priyank Kharge over tech industry investments. Sarma criticized Priyank for downplaying Assam's talent, prompting a heated exchange between the two sides.

In a heated political exchange, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Kharge family, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, of being 'anti-Assam.'

The accusation followed a clash with Karnataka's IT Minister Priyank Kharge over tech industry investments. Sarma criticized Priyank for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Assam's talent pool.

The dispute has intensified political tensions, with Priyank Kharge countering that Sarma is attempting to deflect from governance failures. Allegations of incompetence and corruption have further fueled the growing rift between the parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)