Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses Rahul Gandhi of dividing Hindus

Assam Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-in-charge of Jharkhand, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create divisions within the Hindu community. 

Assam Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-in-charge of Jharkhand, Himanta Biswa Sarma, also expressed optimism about the party's prospects in the upcoming elections. 

Sarma remarked that the current enthusiasm and excitement among the people were notably high compared to previous elections, indicating a strong chance of success for the BJP.

Sarma also addressed concerns about infiltrators in Jharkhand, stating that they posed a threat to the identity of both the tribal and Hindu societies. 

According to Sarma, remaining united is crucial to safeguarding the community against external threats.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma, on November 2 said that his remarks regarding infiltrators in India were being misinterpreted. Responding to criticism, he posed a rhetorical question during a public address: “Why complain against me? What am I saying? Why are they hurt when I speak against infiltrators?”

Sarma said that his words are not intended to target any specific religious group, saying, “Talking about Hindus doesn't mean targeting Muslims. I don’t even utter the word - Muslim.” His clarification seeks to defuse tensions that often arise from debates surrounding national identity and security.

Earlier, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday hit out at his Assam counterpart, alleging that the identity of Jharkhand tribes in the northeastern state was being erased by not according them Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

Addressing an election rally at Tapkara in Khunti district, Soren expressed concerns for a large number of people with roots in Jharkhand who have been residing in the tea gardens of Assam, highlighting their poor living conditions.