Himanta Biswa Sarma’s sharp counterattack, Assam CM’s taunt on the statements of Pawan Kheda and Kharge – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is known for his outspoken and aggressive style. This time his target is Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Pawan Kheda. In fact, Himanta Biswa Sarma has retaliated in a very strict and ‘personal’ tone on the questions raised by Congress regarding the ongoing border dispute with China and foreign policy. Questioning the terminology of Congress leaders, he asked whether the Foreign Minister of the country is their ‘son-in-law’ and why is he using such language?

Root of controversy: Congress’ questions on China and foreign policy

The whole controversy started when Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Pawan Kheda, during a press conference, criticized the foreign policy of the Central Government and especially the Foreign Minister S. Targeted Jaishankar. Congress leaders had made some ‘informal’ comments cornering the government on the issue of Chinese infiltration in Arunachal Pradesh and changing names of villages. Congress alleges that the Modi government is sitting silent instead of showing ‘red eyes’ to China.

Himanta’s ‘son-in-law’ taunt: Questions raised on decorum

The Chief Minister of Assam termed this criticism of Congress as an insult to the pride of the country and the persons holding constitutional posts. Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “The way Congress leaders are commenting on the name of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is extremely objectionable. I want to ask him, is the External Affairs Minister your son-in-law? You are using such light language. He is a respected representative of the country and strongly represents India on the international stage.”

“Modi is correcting Nehru’s mistakes”: CM Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma not only counterattacked but also cornered Congress while turning the pages of history. He said that whatever China is doing today is the result of the ‘Himalayan Blunder’ (big mistake) made during the time of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. CM Sarma claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is together correcting those historical mistakes and will not allow anyone to take even an inch of India’s land.

Congress vs Himanta: War breaks out on social media

After this statement, a heated debate broke out between BJP and Congress supporters on social media. Congress supporters say that the Chief Minister should use dignified language, while BJP supporters argue that when Congress uses ‘abusive words’ for the Prime Minister and ministers, it is necessary to get a reply in the same language. At present, this statement of the Chief Minister of Assam has further intensified the debate of ‘patriotism versus foreign policy’ in the upcoming election environment.