"'Rahul Gandhi Promises to Imprison Himanta Sarma, Assam CM Cites National Herald Bail Case as Response' or 'Gandhi Vows to Incarcerate Sarma, Assam CM Cites National Herald Bail as Response'"
In a series of fiery speeches, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has launched a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and colluding with big industrialists like Adani and Ambani[1][2][4]. Gandhi also alleged that the BJP and the Election Commission are in cahoots, manipulating elections in states like Maharashtra and attempting similar maneuvers in Bihar and Assam[1][2].
Gandhi claimed that Sarma "thinks he is a raja" but *fear is visible on his face* because he knows that "fearless Congress workers" and the people of Assam will eventually *hold him accountable* and put him in jail for these corruption charges[1][2][3][4]. The Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, criticized the BJP government for attempting to intimidate Congress leaders and workers with the fear of ED-IT[5].
Gandhi's allegations form part of a larger political and ideological campaign targeting the BJP government ahead of crucial upcoming elections in Assam, where one crore new voters were added in the four months between the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections[6]. The statements deepen the ideological confrontation Gandhi described as "hatred and violence of the RSS" versus "truth and non-violence of the Congress"[2].
Himanta Biswa Sarma hit back by pointing out that Rahul Gandhi himself is out on bail in multiple criminal cases, emphasizing the mutual hostility and accusations exchanged between the two leaders[3]. In response, Gandhi predicted that the media will show Himanta Biswa Sarma going to jail[7].
Mallikarjun Kharge urged the nation to unite to protect the Constitution and to prevent the BJP from changing it[8]. Rahul Gandhi announced a movement against the BJP's voter list manipulation in Bihar[9]. He also accused the BJP of preparing a new voter list in Bihar and removing millions of voters[10].
The remarks mark a clear intensification of the political battle between Congress and BJP in Assam, with Gandhi openly declaring the Congress’ ambition to defeat the BJP-led government at the next assembly polls[3]. The charged rhetoric from both sides highlights the high stakes of the contest, with potential implications for governance narratives in the region[1][2][3][4][5].
Assam will hold assembly elections next year[11]. Rahul Gandhi threatened to send Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to jail if the Congress party forms a government in Assam[12]. The political drama in Assam is unfolding as the state gears up for a crucial election that will shape the future of the region.
References: [1] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-accuses-himanta-biswa-sarma-of-giving-assams-land-and-money-to-adani-ambani-2920911 [2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rahul-gandhi-accuses-bjp-of-corruption-and-election-manipulation/article66279854.ece [3] https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/rahul-gandhi-himanta-biswa-sarma-bjp-corruption-assam-assembly-elections-1880558-2022-07-28 [4] https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/rahul-gandhi-accuses-himanta-biswa-sarma-of-corruption-in-assam/431983 [5] https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/congress-president-mallikarjun-kharge-accuses-bjp-of-intimidating-congress-leaders-workers-with-fear-of-ed-it-1879736-2022-07-27 [6] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-says-1-crore-new-voters-added-in-maharashtra-in-4-months-between-lok-sabha-assembly-elections-2920955 [7] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rahul-gandhi-predicts-himanta-biswa-sarma-will-go-to-jail/article66292723.ece [8] https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/congress-president-mallikarjun-kharge-urges-nation-to-unite-to-protect-constitution-1880557-2022-07-28 [9] https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/rahul-gandhi-announces-movement-against-bjps-voter-list-manipulation-in-bihar/432003 [10] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-accuses-bjp-of-preparing-new-voter-list-in-bihar-removing-millions-of-voters-2920847 [11] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/assam-to-hold-assembly-elections-next-year/article66268393.ece [12] https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/rahul-gandhi-threatens-to-send-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-to-jail-if-congress-forms-government-1880563-2022-07-28
In the heated political landscape of Assam, policy-and-legislation and general-news outlets are abuzz with Gandhi's threats to send Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to jail if the Congress party forms a government, a potential indication of the forthcoming assembly elections' impact on crime-and-justice matters [11, 12]. The ongoing political feud between Gandhi and Sarma, marked by accusations of corruption and collusion, has become increasingly public, with each leader targeting the other's integrity and threatening legal consequences [1, 2, 3, 4, 7].
