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Assam CM Satirizes Congress with Burnol Jibe Ahead of MLC Polls
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:02 PM
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Assam's Chief Minister used a Burnol reference to mock the Congress party in a public statement ahead of the upcoming MLC elections.
The upcoming Meghalaya Legislative Council (MLC) elections have drawn attention from state leaders, with Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma making headlines for a sharp remark aimed at the opposition. In a televised address, Sarma compared the Congress party’s political stance to a ‘Burnol jibe’, a colloquial term used to describe a useless or ineffective measure.
The comment was delivered during a rally in Guwahati, where Sarma reiterated his party’s confidence in winning a majority of the 30 seats up for election. The Burnol jibe was interpreted by observers as a direct jab at the Congress’s perceived lack of relevance in the current political climate.
Congress leaders responded by calling the remark disrespectful and a sign of the ruling party’s growing arrogance. Party spokespersons urged voters to focus on policy rather than personal attacks.
Political analysts suggest that Sarma’s bold move could galvanise his support base but may also polarise voters who are wary of negative campaigning. The MLC polls, scheduled for early November, will be a key indicator of the parties’ strength in the northeastern region.
The comment was delivered during a rally in Guwahati, where Sarma reiterated his party’s confidence in winning a majority of the 30 seats up for election. The Burnol jibe was interpreted by observers as a direct jab at the Congress’s perceived lack of relevance in the current political climate.
Congress leaders responded by calling the remark disrespectful and a sign of the ruling party’s growing arrogance. Party spokespersons urged voters to focus on policy rather than personal attacks.
Political analysts suggest that Sarma’s bold move could galvanise his support base but may also polarise voters who are wary of negative campaigning. The MLC polls, scheduled for early November, will be a key indicator of the parties’ strength in the northeastern region.