Rahul Gandhi’s fiery remarks during his Assam visit trigger a sarcastic counter from CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
1. Rahul Gandhi’s Assam Offensive: “He Will Be in Jail Soon”
Gandhi vs Himanta – On July 16, 2025, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, landed in Guwahati for a day-long visit alongside Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Addressing party workers in Chhaygaon, Gandhi launched a blistering attack on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling him the “most corrupt Chief Minister in India.”
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Key highlights from Gandhi’s speech:
- Accused Sarma of handing over Assam’s land and wealth to corporate giants like Adani and Ambani
- Alleged that Sarma behaves like a “raja” rather than a public servant
- Declared that Congress workers will send Sarma to jail, claiming “neither Modi nor Shah can save him”
Gandhi’s remarks were part of a broader strategy to energize Congress cadres ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, where the party hopes to reclaim lost ground.
2. Himanta Sarma’s Sarcastic Retort: “Enjoy Assam’s Hospitality”
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma didn’t hold back. Responding on X (formerly Twitter), Sarma wrote:
“Take it in writing, Himanta Biswa Sarma will definitely be sent to jail – these were the exact words spoken by Rahul Gandhi. He came all the way to Assam just to say this, conveniently forgetting that he himself is out on bail in multiple criminal cases registered across the country.”
Sarma’s counterattack included:
- A reminder of Gandhi’s legal troubles, including the National Herald case
- A sarcastic wish for Gandhi to “enjoy the hospitality of Assam”
- A dismissal of Gandhi’s relevance, saying: “He lost, and kept losing a series of elections. Why should I waste my time on him?”
Sarma also claimed that Gandhi’s repeated mentions of his name had elevated his political stature, turning the attack into a badge of honour.
3. Corruption Allegations & Electoral Strategy: What’s at Stake?
Gandhi’s accusations weren’t limited to Sarma’s alleged corruption. He also targeted:
- The Election Commission, accusing it of colluding with the BJP
- Alleged voter list manipulation in Maharashtra, Bihar, and potentially Assam
- Media bias, claiming it favours corporate interests and BJP leaders
Congress leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi, emphasized that the party would fight for the dignity of all Assamese citizens “living under fear and persecution.”
Meanwhile, Sarma defended his record, stating that criticism from Gandhi only proves he’s doing something right for the people of Assam. He also accused Congress of ignoring Gandhi’s own corruption allegations, calling him “one of the most corrupt Congress presidents in India.”
4. 2026 Assembly Elections: Prelude to a Political Showdown
This verbal duel is more than political theatre-it’s a preview of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. With Congress revamping its state leadership under Gaurav Gogoi, and BJP doubling down on its governance narrative, the stakes are high.
What to watch:
- Will Congress’s aggressive campaign resonate with voters?
- Can BJP maintain its stronghold amid corruption allegations?
- Will voter roll controversies and eviction drives influence public sentiment?
Gandhi’s visit, his fiery rhetoric, and Sarma’s sarcastic rebuttal have set the stage for a high-stakes ideological clash-between Congress’s promise of justice and BJP’s assertion of development.
Final Thoughts
The Rahul Gandhi-Himanta Sarma exchange is more than a war of words – it’s a symbol of India’s evolving political discourse. With sarcasm, accusations, and electoral ambition flying high, Assam finds itself at the heart of a national narrative.
As 2026 approaches, voters will decide: Is this just political drama, or a reckoning for accountability and change?
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