Assam CM slams Rahul Gandhi at Bihar rally, stirs controversy with Bangladesh comment

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma used a public rally in Bihar to launch a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Sarma accused Gandhi of making statements that, in his view, were influenced by Bangladesh, suggesting the opposition was echoing foreign narratives.
The remarks were delivered to a crowd of supporters gathered for a joint event of the BJP and its allies in the Bihar district. Sarma’s comments quickly became the focus of media coverage, with opposition parties calling the statements inflammatory and unfounded.
Rahul Gandhi’s office did not issue an immediate response, but senior Congress leaders condemned the CM’s remarks as an attempt to politicise bilateral relations with Bangladesh. Analysts noted that the episode reflects heightened political tensions ahead of upcoming state elections.
The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a brief statement urging Indian politicians to avoid using the country as a political tool, emphasizing the need for responsible discourse.
The incident adds to a series of recent confrontations between regional leaders and national opposition figures, underscoring the charged atmosphere in Indian politics.