Rahul Gandhi Accused of Sowing Chaos in India: Assam CM Himanta

fast Summary

• Assam CM Himanta Biswa sarma accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create chaos in India “by any means,” citing religion and vote-related issues.
• Sarma commented that he has not heard anything positive from Gandhi, criticizing his stance in Parliament and claiming public disapproval.
• On Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi’s comment about the CM having multiple phone connections, Sarma joked about using them to contact political allies, including BJP leaders.
• Sarma asserted that Congress would join the BJP after conceding defeat in elections for Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
• The BTC is currently governed by United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), a BJP ally. another key party is Bodoland People’s Front (BPF).
• Regarding eviction drives targeting Bangladeshi immigrants, Sarma expressed concerns about demographic changes affecting Assamese identity due to growing populations of ‘Miya Muslims.’
• Historically pejorative, ‘Miya’ refers to Bengali-speaking Muslims, though activists have reclaimed the term as defiance.

Indian Opinion analysis

the statements by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reflect ongoing regional tensions rooted in identity politics and migration concerns. His remarks targeting Rahul Gandhi highlight strained relations between ruling and opposition parties ahead of elections.The reference to cultural threat posed by “Miya Muslims” ties into broader debates over demographic shifts versus native preservation-issues especially sensitive in border states like Assam.

These comments could deepen polarization across party lines while perhaps influencing local political dynamics within areas such as Bodoland where ethnic sentiments run high. Defining electoral outcomes will rely on how these issues are received by Assamese citizens amid transitioning leadership structures associated with BTC governance under UPPL-BJP alliances.

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