Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reacted to recent remarks by Congress leader Pawan Khera, saying that the latter’s statements are already “on record” in Assam.
Sarma’s response came amid the continuing political confrontation between the BJP and the Congress in Assam, following Khera’s interaction with Guwahati Police. The chief minister said that Khera had already made his position clear through statements recorded in video and audio, and therefore there was little left for him to comment on further.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Responds to Pawan Khera
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Himanta Biswa Sarma said he did not wish to elaborate extensively on Pawan Khera’s remarks or his recent interaction with the police.
The Assam chief minister remarked that Khera had already spoken and that his statements were available on record in Assam. Sarma also made a brief personal remark, saying he hoped that wherever Khera was, he remained happy.
The comments came against the backdrop of an ongoing political and legal dispute involving Khera and the Assam government.
Row Linked to Earlier Allegations
The confrontation between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Pawan Khera dates back to allegations made by the Congress leader concerning Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.
Following Khera’s statements and the controversy surrounding documents presented during a press conference, an FIR was registered by the Crime Branch of Assam Police on allegations including forgery, defamation and criminal conspiracy. The case subsequently became the subject of legal proceedings, with Khera seeking relief from the courts.
The controversy has remained a major point of political confrontation between the BJP-led Assam government and the Congress.
Sarma Says Khera’s Statements Are Already Recorded
Responding to the latest developments, Sarma maintained that there was no need for him to discuss Khera’s remarks at length.
According to the chief minister, Khera had already made statements during his interaction with Guwahati Police, and those statements were available in recorded form. Sarma’s remarks appeared to suggest that the authorities already had access to what the Congress leader had said and that further public discussion on the matter was unnecessary.
The chief minister’s reaction added another chapter to the continuing exchange between the BJP leader and the Congress spokesperson.
Sharp Attack on Rahul Gandhi
During his interaction with reporters, Sarma also turned his attention towards Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and launched a sharp political attack.
The Assam chief minister criticised Gandhi’s electoral record and accused him of repeatedly creating political controversies after electoral setbacks. Sarma’s comments reflected the continuing hostility between the BJP and the Congress as political differences remain intense both in Assam and at the national level.
The remarks came as the BJP and Congress continue to trade accusations on a range of political and legal issues.
Political Tensions Continue in Assam
The dispute involving Pawan Khera has become part of a broader political battle between the ruling BJP and the Congress.
Earlier in the year, the case involving Khera drew judicial attention, with the Supreme Court eventually granting anticipatory bail to the Congress leader in connection with the FIR lodged following allegations related to the Assam chief minister’s family.
The legal proceedings and political exchanges have kept the issue in the public spotlight, with leaders from both parties continuing to make strong statements against each other.
BJP-Congress Row Shows No Signs of Easing
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s latest remarks indicate that the political war of words between the BJP and Congress is far from over.
While Sarma chose not to directly engage in a detailed response to Pawan Khera’s latest remarks, his assertion that the Congress leader’s statements were already “on record” in Assam underscored the continuing significance of the ongoing controversy.
As political and legal developments surrounding the case continue, the exchange between the Assam chief minister and the Congress leadership is likely to remain closely watched. The latest remarks have once again brought the dispute involving Himanta Biswa Sarma and Pawan Khera into focus, highlighting the continuing political tensions between the BJP and Congress in Assam.