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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Calls Chidambaram a 'Pure Naxal'
✍️ economictimes.com
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 07:18 PM
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Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly denounced former Finance Minister G. K. Chidambaram, labeling him a 'pure Naxal' in a sharp rebuke.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to the podium on Thursday to criticize former Finance Minister G. K. Chidambaram, calling him a "pure Naxal" in a blunt statement that has drawn widespread attention.
The remark was made during a press briefing where Sarma responded to comments made by Chidambaram regarding national security and political alignments. Sarma said the former minister’s stance was "not just ideological but a direct threat to the state’s stability."
The comment comes amid growing tensions between Assam’s state government and certain central political figures. Sarma’s statement is seen as a direct challenge to Chidambaram’s influence in national politics.
No official response has yet been issued by Chidambaram or his party, but the exchange is expected to fuel further debate on the role of former ministers in shaping state policies.
Political analysts suggest that Sarma’s remarks may be aimed at consolidating his position within the state’s political landscape, while also signaling a broader stance against perceived external interference.
The remark was made during a press briefing where Sarma responded to comments made by Chidambaram regarding national security and political alignments. Sarma said the former minister’s stance was "not just ideological but a direct threat to the state’s stability."
The comment comes amid growing tensions between Assam’s state government and certain central political figures. Sarma’s statement is seen as a direct challenge to Chidambaram’s influence in national politics.
No official response has yet been issued by Chidambaram or his party, but the exchange is expected to fuel further debate on the role of former ministers in shaping state policies.
Political analysts suggest that Sarma’s remarks may be aimed at consolidating his position within the state’s political landscape, while also signaling a broader stance against perceived external interference.