Himanta Biswa Sarma Urges Congress to Exit Kerala, Signals Assam Contest

During a press conference in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the Congress party to withdraw from Kerala, addressing the matter directly to Rahul Gandhi. He further announced that he is ready to contest the upcoming elections in Assam on the ballot papers. The statement comes as part of Sarma’s broader strategy to consolidate opposition support ahead of the state elections. By calling for Congress’s exit from Kerala, Sarma highlighted the party’s perceived lack of focus on regional issues. The announcement has sparked discussions among political analysts about the implications for inter-state political dynamics.