Political Showdown: Sarma Challenges Gandhi in Heated Exchange

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dismissed Rahul Gandhi's accusations of corruption and state power abuse as false. Sarma challenged Gandhi to share his passport details, amidst allegations that Sarma's wife holds multiple undisclosed passports. Sarma's response included a call for transparency and accountability, rejecting claims made by Congress leader Pawan Khera.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 15-04-2026 17:11 IST | Created: 15-04-2026 17:11 IST
Political Showdown: Sarma Challenges Gandhi in Heated Exchange
Himanta Biswa Sarma
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In a fiery exchange, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who recently accused him of corruption and misuse of state power. Sarma, dismissing the allegations, described Gandhi as a 'crazy person' and urged the opposition leader to make his passport details public.

Sarma's comments followed Gandhi's assertions that the Congress stands united with Pawan Khera, who claimed Sarma's wife holds undeclared passports. The Assam CM emphasized transparency and accountability, rejecting the allegations as baseless and false.

The political spat intensified as Sarma challenged Gandhi to reveal his travel history, highlighting the right to question political actions on both sides. Meanwhile, Sarma continued preparations for his party's campaign, simultaneously visiting the Jagannath Temple before heading to West Bengal.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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