The political atmosphere has intensified significantly as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently met with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Amid an ongoing and aggressive war of words between Rijiju and Congress leader Pawan Khera regarding election allegations and social media sparring, this high-profile meeting has grabbed major headlines across national media platforms.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Shares Photos of the Meeting
Taking to social media, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared official photographs of his special meeting with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Keeping the caption cryptic yet engaging, the Chief Minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “You all know what we talked about.”
The meeting assumes immense political significance as it comes right on the heels of Rijiju’s explosive claims accusing the Congress leadership of orchestrating false allegations against the Assam CM and his wife during state electoral campaigns.
The Core Controversy: Kiren Rijiju's Attack on Pawan Khera
The friction between Kiren Rijiju and the Congress party escalated dramatically after the Union Minister questioned the political merit of Congress leader Pawan Khera securing a Rajya Sabha seat. Rijiju publicly claimed that two senior Congress insiders informed him how Rahul Gandhi allegedly instructed Khera to manufacture false claims against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, during the peak of the Assam Assembly elections. Rijiju asserted that when those strategic attacks backfired legally, Khera was rewarded with an unearned Rajya Sabha nomination. This sparked a sharp online exchange, with Khera launching sarcastic jibes regarding Rijiju’s viral river-swimming video and making political comparisons.
Rijiju Hits Back at Critics Over Athletic Posts
In response to the barrage of opposition criticism regarding his swimming video, Kiren Rijiju delivered a blunt and fiery counter-response. He defended his actions by stating that swimming in natural local rivers allows him to connect with rural citizens and inspire his followers, emphasizing that he does not require political clearance for an athletic lifestyle.
Rijiju also reminded critics of his extensive electoral experience compared to first-time nominated parliamentarians, warning against continuous, unwarranted personal attacks. With the political lines drawn sharply between New Delhi and Guwahati, the Sarma-Rijiju meeting signals tighter coordination as regional and national political battles gear up for upcoming legislative showdowns.