Guwahati, April 5: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on April 5 linked the ideology of the Indian National Congress to the legacy of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg while launching a sharp attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during an election rally in Biswanath.
Addressing party workers and supporters, Gandhi said Zubeen Garg had devoted his life to uniting people across Assam and maintained a respectful public persona. He stated that the Congress follows a similar philosophy centred on promoting harmony and countering division through inclusivity.
Accusing the BJP-led government of fostering social divisions, Gandhi alleged that the current administration has been spreading hatred among communities. He framed the Congress campaign as an effort to counter such politics and restore a sense of unity.
Intensifying his criticism, Gandhi described Sarma as the “most corrupt CM” in the country and warned of legal action if the Congress comes to power in the state. He said accountability would follow, regardless of any appeals for leniency.
The remarks come amid escalating political exchanges between the BJP and Congress ahead of the Assembly elections, with both sides sharpening their attacks as campaigning intensifies across Assam.
