Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday (Apr 8) slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged derogatory remarks against the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge. Taking to social media, Vadra condemned the BJP leader’s behaviour, calling it “utterly shameful and despicable”.“The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has used extremely rude and derogatory language against Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, which is utterly shameful and unacceptable,” Vadra wrote on X. She pointed out that Kharge not only a Congress representative but also an enlightened voice for the Dalits and marginalised sections of the nation.“Kharge is one of the senior-most leaders of the country. He is not only a representative of the Congress party but also an enlightened voice for the Dalits and marginalised sections of the nation. By insulting him, the BJP’s Chief Minister has insulted crores of people across the country,” she said.“Prime Minister Narendra Modi must clarify before the nation: Do they agree with this insult to crores of Indians?” she added.<h2>What did Himanta Biswa Sarma say?</h2>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had criticised Mallikarjun Kharge after the Congress President demanded clarification from the central government and the foreign minister on the police raid at Congress leader Pawan Khera’s Delhi residence.“Are you crazy? If you don’t know the truth, then why did you put it? You should have asked earlier...First, you should have asked the foreign minister whether it was right or not and that we have received this allegation,” Sarma said.He also compared the situation to killing someone and then offering them medicine. “Kharge is old, and you are still talking like a crazy person,” he said.Earlier, Khera had alleged that CM Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, possessed three passports, including those from India, the UAE, and Egypt. He also claimed that she had undisclosed luxury properties in Dubai and a company in Wyoming, USA.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had criticised Mallikarjun Kharge after the Congress President demanded clarification from the central government and the foreign minister on the police raid at Congress leader Pawan Khera’s Delhi residence.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday (Apr 8) slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged derogatory remarks against the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge. Taking to social media, Vadra condemned the BJP leader’s behaviour, calling it “utterly shameful and despicable”. “The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has used extremely rude and derogatory language against Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, which is utterly shameful and unacceptable,” Vadra wrote on X. She pointed out that Kharge not only a Congress representative but also an enlightened voice for the Dalits and marginalised sections of the nation. “Kharge is one of the senior-most leaders of the country. He is not only a representative of the Congress party but also an enlightened voice for the Dalits and marginalised sections of the nation. By insulting him, the BJP’s Chief Minister has insulted crores of people across the country,” she said. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi must clarify before the nation: Do they agree with this insult to crores of Indians?” she added. What did Himanta Biswa Sarma say? Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had criticised Mallikarjun Kharge after the Congress President demanded clarification from the central government and the foreign minister on the police raid at Congress leader Pawan Khera’s Delhi residence. “Are you crazy? If you don’t know the truth, then why did you put it? You should have asked earlier...First, you should have asked the foreign minister whether it was right or not and that we have received this allegation,” Sarma said. He also compared the situation to killing someone and then offering them medicine. “Kharge is old, and you are still talking like a crazy person,” he said. Earlier, Khera had alleged that CM Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, possessed three passports, including those from India, the UAE, and Egypt. He also claimed that she had undisclosed luxury properties in Dubai and a company in Wyoming, USA.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had criticised Mallikarjun Kharge after the Congress President demanded clarification from the central government and the foreign minister on the police raid at Congress leader Pawan Khera’s Delhi residence.

‘Utterly shameful and unacceptable’: Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Himanta Biswa Sarma over remarks on Kharge

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (Apr 6) accused the Congress of launching a “foreign-influenced misinformation campaign” against him and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma ahead of the Assembly elections on April 9. Addressing apress conference, Sharma said that the “serious allegations” made by Pawan Khera had Pakistani links after the Congress leader claimed that his wife has multiple passports.On Sunday (Apr 5), Khera alleged that the chief minister’s wife holds passports of three countries, including two Islamic nations, owns a luxury property in Dubai, and has investments worth millions in Wyoming, United States.Sarma told reporters that his wife has filed an FIR with the Crime Branch of Assam police against Khera. He added that the Congress leader relied on “fraud and fabricated” documents accessed from a Pakistani social media group to target him and his wife.“During our research, we found that the entire material of yesterday’s [April 5, 2026] press conference was supplied from a Pakistani social media group. In the last 10 days, [a] Pakistan channel did at least 11 talk shows on Assam elections, which never happened earlier. And in every talk show, the conclusion is that Congress should win,” Sarma said, alleging that Pakistan is trying to influence the upcoming polls in the state.He added that Khera and his team used Photoshop to forge the original documents. “They missed out details in the process, thus getting exposed,” he said.“A simple Google reverse search with the passport number provides the exact details. Making allegations with fabricated documents to influence the result or outcome of an election attracts a higher penal provision, and the punishment for which is life imprisonment,” he added.Sarma said the Congress had revealed its true character by resorting to such tactics, adding that he never imagined that former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s son, Assam Congress chief and Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi, would go to such lengths to defame him.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of a Pakistan-linked smear campaign over claims about his wife possessing three passports ahead of Assam polls.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (Apr 6) accused the Congress of launching a “foreign-influenced misinformation campaign” against him and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma ahead of the Assembly elections on April 9. Addressing apress conference, Sharma said that the “serious allegations” made by Pawan Khera had Pakistani links after the Congress leader claimed that his wife has multiple passports. On Sunday (Apr 5), Khera alleged that the chief minister’s wife holds passports of three countries, including two Islamic nations, owns a luxury property in Dubai, and has investments worth millions in Wyoming, United States. Sarma told reporters that his wife has filed an FIR with the Crime Branch of Assam police against Khera. He added that the Congress leader relied on “fraud and fabricated” documents accessed from a Pakistani social media group to target him and his wife. “During our research, we found that the entire material of yesterday’s [April 5, 2026] press conference was supplied from a Pakistani social media group. In the last 10 days, [a] Pakistan channel did at least 11 talk shows on Assam elections, which never happened earlier. And in every talk show, the conclusion is that Congress should win,” Sarma said, alleging that Pakistan is trying to influence the upcoming polls in the state. He added that Khera and his team used Photoshop to forge the original documents. “They missed out details in the process, thus getting exposed,” he said. “A simple Google reverse search with the passport number provides the exact details. Making allegations with fabricated documents to influence the result or outcome of an election attracts a higher penal provision, and the punishment for which is life imprisonment,” he added. Sarma said the Congress had revealed its true character by resorting to such tactics, adding that he never imagined that former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s son, Assam Congress chief and Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi, would go to such lengths to defame him.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of a Pakistan-linked smear campaign over claims about his wife possessing three passports ahead of Assam polls.

Pakistan trying to influence upcoming Assam polls? CM Himanta makes EXPLOSIVE claim

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday rejected the allegations levelled by Congress leader Pawan Khera on his family’s assets and financial dealings and announced that he will sue him in the next 48 hours for spreading false narratives. Sarma said that he and his wife Rinki Bhuyan Sarma will file criminal and civil defamation cases against Khera within 48 hours.Khera held a press conference earlier on Sunday and raised questions about alleged foreign properties and financial links of Sarma’s wife and demanded an investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Busting Congress’ propaganda — serious discrepancies exposed. The documents being circulated show multiple glaring inconsistencies, suggesting a crude and poorly executed attempt at digital manipulation: 1️⃣ Surname mismatch — “SARMA” used instead of the official “SHARMA” 2️⃣… <a href="https://t.co/rZ1Xrp6i4g">https://t.co/rZ1Xrp6i4g</a>&mdash; Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) <a href="https://twitter.com/himantabiswa/status/2040730279279817133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-india-can-t-buy-oil-without-trump-s-permission-pm-is-compromised-says-rahul-gandhi-1775386849478">‘India can’t buy oil without Trump’s permission, PM is compromised,’ says Rahul Gandhi</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In a post on X, Sarma strongly rejected all allegations and accused the Congress of spreading false narratives.“Today’s press conference by Pawan Khera reflects the deep frustration and panic within the Congress party. As Assam moves decisively towards a historic mandate, such desperate and baseless attacks only expose their sinking ground,” Sarma said.Once the truth is established in a court of law, Shri Pawan Khera will face the consequences of his actions, and the law will take its due course, the Assam CM added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-s-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-warns-of-striking-kolkata-in-future-conflict-with-india-1775326150284">Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict with India</a>&nbsp;Khera made a series of allegations and questioned the issue of multiple passports and suggested possible violations of law.He alleged that Sarma’s wife holds 3 passports and asked what the need was for it and if Himanta also has more passports and whether he is preparing to flee after losing the election.&nbsp;“Himanta Biswa Sarma has kept his money in shell companies set up in Wyoming. Why Wyoming? Because there’s no tax here… It’s a well-known place where people's properties are hidden away,” Khera alleged. He also claimed that the information had been verified before being made public.“Himanta should explain how he earned 52,000 crore rupees,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-its-new-air-defence-system-helped-down-us-jets-was-it-majid-verba-or-hq-9b-1775318968899">Iran says its new air defence system helped down US jets. Was it Majid, Verba or HQ-9B?</a>&nbsp;Khera also alleged that Sarma’s wife has properties in Dubai and asked, “Why didn’t Himanta disclose his wife's Dubai properties in the affidavit?”Khera urged authorities to take action and sought responses from the central leadership, asking Home Minister Amit Shah if he will set up an SIT to investigate the matter.

Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife holds 3 passports and asked what the need was for it and if Himanta also has more passports and whether he is preparing to flee after losing the election.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday rejected the allegations levelled by Congress leader Pawan Khera on his family’s assets and financial dealings and announced that he will sue him in the next 48 hours for spreading false narratives. Sarma said that he and his wife Rinki Bhuyan Sarma will file criminal and civil defamation cases against Khera within 48 hours. Khera held a press conference earlier on Sunday and raised questions about alleged foreign properties and financial links of Sarma’s wife and demanded an investigation.

Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife holds 3 passports and asked what the need was for it and if Himanta also has more passports and whether he is preparing to flee after losing the election.

CM Himanta rejects Cong’s allegations, vows to file defamation suit against Pawan Khera

Four Assam Police commandos were injured after United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent) militants carried out an attack on a police camp in Tinsukia district on Sunday (March 22). The injured personnel were rushed to a hospital in Dibrugarh and are out of danger and in stable condition, AMCH superintendent Dhruvajyoti Bhuyan said.&nbsp;ULFA claimed responsibility for the assault in the Jagun area, saying 'Operation Bujoni' was carried out in retaliation against Assam Police's repeated action against the banned outfit, and alleged drone attacks by the Army on its camps last year.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-shipping-lanes-must-remain-open-pm-modi-speaks-to-iran-president-condemns-attacks-on-critical-infrastructure-1774094866006">‘Shipping lanes must remain open’: PM Modi speaks to Iran president, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure</a>&nbsp;The attack took place around 2 am, when militants allegedly fired multiple rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) shells at the camp, with five of the launched shells exploding. Security personnel stationed at the camp immediately retaliated, leading to a brief exchange of gunfire.&nbsp;In recent years, the group has shifted from large-scale territory control to "hit-and-run" tactics after the central forces' crackdown, including the use of grenades, IEDs, and sophisticated weapons like RPGs.&nbsp;The incident comes as the state is slated for assembly elections on April 9, along with Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry, which will also undergo single-phase polling on the same day.&nbsp;Security forces have intensified patrolling and launched a massive search operation in the surrounding forest areas to track down the attackers.

The incident comes as the state is slated for assembly elections on April 9.

Four Assam Police commandos were injured after United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent) militants carried out an attack on a police camp in Tinsukia district on Sunday (March 22). The injured personnel were rushed to a hospital in Dibrugarh and are out of danger and in stable condition, AMCH superintendent Dhruvajyoti Bhuyan said. ULFA claimed responsibility for the assault in the Jagun area, saying 'Operation Bujoni' was carried out in retaliation against Assam Police's repeated action against the banned outfit, and alleged drone attacks by the Army on its camps last year. Also Read: ‘Shipping lanes must remain open’: PM Modi speaks to Iran president, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure The attack took place around 2 am, when militants allegedly fired multiple rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) shells at the camp, with five of the launched shells exploding. Security personnel stationed at the camp immediately retaliated, leading to a brief exchange of gunfire. In recent years, the group has shifted from large-scale territory control to "hit-and-run" tactics after the central forces' crackdown, including the use of grenades, IEDs, and sophisticated weapons like RPGs. The incident comes as the state is slated for assembly elections on April 9, along with Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry, which will also undergo single-phase polling on the same day. Security forces have intensified patrolling and launched a massive search operation in the surrounding forest areas to track down the attackers.

The incident comes as the state is slated for assembly elections on April 9.

Four Assam police commandos injured in ULFA(I) attack in Tinsukia

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi called Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma “Assam’s Jinnah” while playing down the exit of former state Congress chief Bhupen Borah from the party ahead of the assembly polls. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday, Gogoi questioned Borah’s decision to quit the Congress and join the BJP.&nbsp;Reacting to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma describing Borah as the “last Hindu leader” in the Congress, Gogoi accused Sarma of attempting to polarise politics in the state and said he was acting as “Assam’s Jinnah” while urging him to stop issuing “Hindu certificates” to politicians.&nbsp;<h2>‘Congress is like an ocean, we are just water drops’</h2>&nbsp;Gogoi recalled the legacy of the Congress party and said, “The Congress is like an ocean; we are all just water drops in it. The Congress was there long before our fathers and forefathers existed. Bhupen Borah’s leaving will not impact our party’s prospects in the Assembly polls.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/govt-extends-ai-impact-summit-by-a-day-amid-record-turnout-event-to-go-on-till-feb-21-1771411580595">Govt extends AI Impact Summit by a day amid record turnout, event to go on till Feb 21</a>&nbsp;“There were many rumours regarding the close relationship between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bhupen Bora. We tried our best not to believe these rumours and speculation. We always wondered as to how the information relating to confidential meetings was known to a particular journalist close to Himanta Biswa Sarma,” he said.&nbsp;“These rumours have come out to be true...A day after resigning from Congress, Bhupen Borah had no qualms about joining the BJP and surrendering to Himanta Biswa Sarma,” the Congress MP added.&nbsp;<h2>Gogoi accused CM Himanta of shifting stance&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Gogoi also targeted the chief minister for shifting stance. “A few days ago, Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Bhupen Bora for his vulgar actions in public when he was interacting with a leader of the Mahila Congress. There is an inquiry against Bhupen Bora by the Women’s Commission. Now, Himanta Biswa Sarma feels Bhupen Bora is the most upright Hindu neta...”&nbsp;&nbsp;Borah, who served as Assam Congress president from 2021 to 2025, had defended his decision, saying, “I gave 32 years to Congress... I suffered nose injury, bleeding took place in front of Rahul Gandhi. I wrote a letter to Gaurav Gogoi a month ago, saying that I will address a press meet against you because I can’t tolerate such humiliation.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/from-chips-to-chatbots-how-india-is-chasing-ai-billions-1771413723048">From chips to chatbots: How India is chasing AI billions</a>&nbsp;“The high command spoke to me. Rahul Gandhi reminded me of our relationship since 2007, how he helped me, but no one spoke about the issues I mentioned in my resignation letter. Gaurav Gogoi has no control over the party, he is the face of the party as APCC president. Rakibul Hussain, who is MP from Dhubri. is the sole and base of the party,” Bora added.&nbsp;Sarma, who met Borah at his Guwahati residence, claimed the Congress was “not a place for Hindus” and described Borah as the “last recognised Hindu leader” in the party without family antecedents. He said Borah’s move would have a “psychological impact” on Congress workers.

Emphasising the legacy of his party, Gaurav Gogoi said the Congress party is like an ocean in which leaders are just water drops in it. He added that Congress has been there for long, and Bhupen Borah’s exit will not impact the party’s prospects in the upcoming assembly polls in Assam.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi called Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma “Assam’s Jinnah” while playing down the exit of former state Congress chief Bhupen Borah from the party ahead of the assembly polls. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday, Gogoi questioned Borah’s decision to quit the Congress and join the BJP. Reacting to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma describing Borah as the “last Hindu leader” in the Congress, Gogoi accused Sarma of attempting to polarise politics in the state and said he was acting as “Assam’s Jinnah” while urging him to stop issuing “Hindu certificates” to politicians. ‘Congress is like an ocean, we are just water drops’ Gogoi recalled the legacy of the Congress party and said, “The Congress is like an ocean; we are all just water drops in it. The Congress was there long before our fathers and forefathers existed. Bhupen Borah’s leaving will not impact our party’s prospects in the Assembly polls.” Also Read: Govt extends AI Impact Summit by a day amid record turnout, event to go on till Feb 21 “There were many rumours regarding the close relationship between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bhupen Bora. We tried our best not to believe these rumours and speculation. We always wondered as to how the information relating to confidential meetings was known to a particular journalist close to Himanta Biswa Sarma,” he said. “These rumours have come out to be true...A day after resigning from Congress, Bhupen Borah had no qualms about joining the BJP and surrendering to Himanta Biswa Sarma,” the Congress MP added. Gogoi accused CM Himanta of shifting stance Gogoi also targeted the chief minister for shifting stance. “A few days ago, Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Bhupen Bora for his vulgar actions in public when he was interacting with a leader of the Mahila Congress. There is an inquiry against Bhupen Bora by the Women’s Commission. Now, Himanta Biswa Sarma feels Bhupen Bora is the most upright Hindu neta...” Borah, who served as Assam Congress president from 2021 to 2025, had defended his decision, saying, “I gave 32 years to Congress... I suffered nose injury, bleeding took place in front of Rahul Gandhi. I wrote a letter to Gaurav Gogoi a month ago, saying that I will address a press meet against you because I can’t tolerate such humiliation.” Also Read: From chips to chatbots: How India is chasing AI billions “The high command spoke to me. Rahul Gandhi reminded me of our relationship since 2007, how he helped me, but no one spoke about the issues I mentioned in my resignation letter. Gaurav Gogoi has no control over the party, he is the face of the party as APCC president. Rakibul Hussain, who is MP from Dhubri. is the sole and base of the party,” Bora added. Sarma, who met Borah at his Guwahati residence, claimed the Congress was “not a place for Hindus” and described Borah as the “last recognised Hindu leader” in the party without family antecedents. He said Borah’s move would have a “psychological impact” on Congress workers.

Emphasising the legacy of his party, Gaurav Gogoi said the Congress party is like an ocean in which leaders are just water drops in it. He added that Congress has been there for long, and Bhupen Borah’s exit will not impact the party’s prospects in the upcoming assembly polls in Assam.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi calls CM Himanta ‘Assam’s Jinnah’, plays down Bhupen Borah’s exit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered police on Wednesday to file treason charges against Congress members in Sribhumi district after a video showed a senior party functionary singing Bangladesh’s national anthem at a meeting on Monday. The Assam CM condemned the act and termed it a “grave insult to national sentiments”. &nbsp;“The anthem was sung with the reverence reserved for India’s own,” Sarma said on Wednesday. The row erupted after Congress functionary Bidhu Bhushan Das sang “Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobasi” in a Congress Seva Dal meeting. The song was written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905 during the Swadeshi movement opposing Bengal’s first partition under British rule. It was later adopted by Bangladesh as its national anthem in 1971.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bangladesh’s national anthem “Amar Sonar Bangla” sung at a Congress meeting in Sribhumi, Assam - the same country that wants to separate the Northeast from India! Now it’s clear why Congress, for decades, allowed and encouraged illegal Miya infiltration into Assam - to change… <a href="https://t.co/dJNizO8F13">pic.twitter.com/dJNizO8F13</a>&mdash; Ashok Singhal (@TheAshokSinghal) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAshokSinghal/status/1983154913590030572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-will-push-them-back-into-caves-tails-between-their-legs-pak-minister-says-will-obliterate-afghan-taliban-1761741971619">Will push them back into caves…tails between their legs’: Pak minister says will ‘obliterate’ Afghan Taliban</a>&nbsp;CM Himanta Sarma linked the incident to what he described as the neighbouring country’s growing “Greater Bangladesh” narrative and part of a “Pakistan-backed project”.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">जब बांग्लादेश के कुछ विशेष लोग यह कह रहे हैं कि पूर्वोत्तर भारत बांग्लादेश का हिस्सा है, तब असम कांग्रेस के नेता अपने कार्यक्रम में बांग्लादेश का राष्ट्रगान गा रहे हैं। यह कोई संयोग नहीं है, इसकी जाँच होनी चाहिए! <a href="https://t.co/CuL8qOMvs5">pic.twitter.com/CuL8qOMvs5</a>&mdash; Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) <a href="https://twitter.com/himantabiswa/status/1983550378789777881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The CM cited a recent event in Dhaka where Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Mohammed Yunus gifted a book “Art of Triumph” to Pakistan’s joint chiefs of staff committee chairman Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza.&nbsp;The cover featured an abstract map that appeared to include the northeast.&nbsp;“Instead of taking action, Gaurav Gogoi seems quietly pleased,” Sarma said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-admits-country-s-past-role-in-supporting-afghanistan-taliban-1761755033225">Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif admits country’s past role in supporting Afghanistan Taliban</a>&nbsp;Assam Minister Ashok Singhal shared the video on X, condemning the Congress for allowing the singing of the national anthem of a “country that seeks to separate the northeast from India.”“Now, it’s clear why Congress, for decades, allowed and encouraged illegal Miya infiltration into Assam—to change the state’s demography for vote-bank politics, creating a ‘Greater Bangladesh’,” he claimed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-tie-up-bjp-leaders-if-they-tmc-s-abhishek-banerjee-invokes-nrc-fear-over-sir-in-bengal-1761760221137">‘Tie up BJP leaders if they…’: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee invokes NRC fear over SIR in Bengal</a><h2>Nothing wrong in singing Tagore song, says Congress</h2>&nbsp;Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi defended the song’s use, saying it predated Bangladesh’s independence and represented Bengal’s emotional identity. “BJP IT Cell’s outrage only reveals its ignorance of Tagore’s legacy,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On a Congress leader allegedly singing the Bangladeshi national anthem during a party meeting, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi clearly stated , &quot;It is a song composed by Rabindranath Tagore and conveys the sentiments of Bengali culture. The BJP has always insulted the Bengali language,… <a href="https://t.co/YUawMysrLr">pic.twitter.com/YUawMysrLr</a>&mdash; Harmeet Kaur K (@iamharmeetK) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamharmeetK/status/1983475896045703308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gogoi accused the BJP of routinely disrespecting the Bengali language and culture while exploiting Bengali-speaking communities for electoral gains.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma linked the incident to what he described as the neighbouring country’s growing “Greater Bangladesh” narrative and part of a “Pakistan-backed project”. He added that instead of taking action, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi seems quietly pleased.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered police on Wednesday to file treason charges against Congress members in Sribhumi district after a video showed a senior party functionary singing Bangladesh’s national anthem at a meeting on Monday. The Assam CM condemned the act and termed it a “grave insult to national sentiments”. “The anthem was sung with the reverence reserved for India’s own,” Sarma said on Wednesday. The row erupted after Congress functionary Bidhu Bhushan Das sang “Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobasi” in a Congress Seva Dal meeting. The song was written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905 during the Swadeshi movement opposing Bengal’s first partition under British rule. It was later adopted by Bangladesh as its national anthem in 1971.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma linked the incident to what he described as the neighbouring country’s growing “Greater Bangladesh” narrative and part of a “Pakistan-backed project”. He added that instead of taking action, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi seems quietly pleased.

Slap treason case against Congress in ‘anthem’ row, orders Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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