Assam CM Criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Remarks on Reservations and National Security

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticizes Rahul Gandhi's comments on reservations and national unity, accusing him of echoing past Gandhi family views and allying with destabilizing forces. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami compares Gandhi's language to pro-Khalistan separatists.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has lashed out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on reservations during a speech in Washington DC. Sarma accused Gandhi of reiterating the longstanding views of the Gandhi family, which he said reflect those once held by Pandit Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi but were never implemented.

In a social media post, Sarma stated, "The harsh reality is that three consecutive Lok Sabha defeats have driven the Congress Party into the hands of Islamists and anti-India forces. Aware that they cannot defeat Modi Ji electorally, they have allied with entities that seek to destabilize the nation." He added that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party have shown a dangerous tendency to undermine India's national unity and security.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also condemned Gandhi's remarks, comparing his language to that of a pro-Khalistan separatist. Dhami accused Gandhi of trying to weaken India's cultural fabric and questioned his intent regarding national security, stating, "Rahul Gandhi is attempting to raise doubts about the country's security apparatus." (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)