Mallikarjun insulted Bhupen Hazarika, his son now insults Assam’s youth: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and his son Priyank Kharge, accusing both of being “anti-Assam.”

Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said, “The Congress President insulted the revered Bhupen Hazarika, and now his son has insulted the youth of Assam. It is clear — both father and son are anti-Assam.”

Dr Sarma was responding to a recent remark by Priyank Kharge, who had questioned the feasibility of setting up a semiconductor project in Assam, reportedly saying that the state’s ecosystem would not support such an initiative. He also disputed government claims that 15,000 youths had received training under the semiconductor mission.

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Countering the statement, the Chief Minister said, “No, 15,000 youths have not gone there for training — this is misinformation spread by Mallikarjun Kharge’s son. His comments show complete ignorance about Assam’s capabilities and the strength of our youth.”

Recalling an earlier controversy, Dr Sarma said that even when Bhupen Hazarika was conferred the Bharat Ratna, Mallikarjun Kharge had made “very shameful comments.”

“The entire Kharge family seems to carry an anti-Assam mindset — the father insulted Bhupen Hazarika, and now the son is insulting Assam’s youth,” he said.

Urging the Congress leadership to take responsibility, Dr Sarma added, “The Congress party should explain to Priyank Kharge what Assam’s culture, spirit, and youth power represent. It is their duty to make him understand the history and pride of Assam.”