1. Himanta Biswa Sarma steps up criticism of Rahul Gandhi after viral video during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
2. A video depicts Gandhi offering a biscuit to a puppy, shared by Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra on social media.
3. Incident sparks controversy, with BJP accusing Gandhi of mistreating supporters.
Guwahati, Feb 06: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified his criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a viral video depicting Gandhi offering a biscuit to a puppy during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Jharkhand.
The video, shared by Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra on social media, shows Rahul Gandhi interacting with a puppy and giving it a biscuit.
Pallavi ji, not only Rahul Gandhi but the entire family could not make me eat that biscuit. I am a proud Assamese and Indian . I refused to eat and resign from the Congress. https://t.co/ywumO3iuBr
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 5, 2024
However, another video shared by Sarma depicts Gandhi offering the uneaten biscuit to a supporter, triggering controversy and accusations from the BJP that Gandhi mistreated his supporters.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was once associated with the Congress before joining the BJP, seized the opportunity to criticize Gandhi, asserting that neither he nor his family could sway him, referring to his decision to leave the Congress.
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Sarma has previously recounted an incident where he claimed that during a meeting with Rahul Gandhi, biscuits meant for Congress leaders were given to Gandhi’s pet dog, Pidi, raising questions about Gandhi’s dedication to party matters.
This latest exchange underscores the ongoing political tensions between the BJP and the Congress, with Sarma using past incidents to question Gandhi’s leadership and commitment to the party.
