Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday called Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma a "third- class crook", in a tit-for tat days after the latter called the former "first-class idiot" as the two leaders continue to spar over the issue of semi-conductor industries.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches cashless medical treatment for state government employees and pensioners, allowing them to access medical care without upfront expenses. The scheme includes empanelled hospitals in Assam and leading corporate hospitals nationwide.
Back in 2019, when the Narendra Modi-led government conferred Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Hazarika, Mallikarjun Kharge had questioned the decision, demanding the honour for Shivakumara Swami, an iconic Lingayat seer.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday ceremonially launched the distribution of cheques to 32,482 members of women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan at Kaliabor LAC in Nagaon district.
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Mukhyamantrir Nijut Moina Asoni has emerged as a beacon of hope for fulfilling the dreams of every girl child in Assam. He said that Nijut Moina Asoni has proved to be a force in empowering girls who are excelling in different sectors
Earlier, Priyank Kharge sparked controversy with remarks questioning the decision to set up semiconductor industries in Assam and Gujarat instead of Bengaluru, asking, "What is there in Gujarat and Assam? Is there talent there?"
According to an official release, the crew was warmly received by the Consul General of India for Western Australia, Kajari Biswas, Defence Adviser at Canberra, Captain Rohit Raymond and officers of the Indian Consulate.
Assam State BJP on Monday said that Karnataka minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge's remark that "Assam lacks talented and capable people to establish industries" has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Assamese people and struck a blow to the state's pride.
Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma highlighted that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and the public tuned in to the programme at approximately 26,000 polling booths across Assam.