Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Rahul Gandhi over viral video incident

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, leveraging a viral video that purportedly shows Gandhi in a physical altercation involving a collar-pulling incident with Dalit Karamchari Sangathan (DKS) members.

Sarma characterized the incident depicted in the video as "public humiliation," suggesting it reflected poorly on Gandhi's conduct and values. The Chief Minister's remarks came amid growing political discourse surrounding the video's authenticity and the circumstances under which it was recorded.

The video has circulated widely on social media platforms, sparking debate among political commentators and party workers. While details regarding the exact context and timing of the incident remain contested, the video has become a focal point in ongoing political exchanges between the ruling BJP-led government and the opposition Congress party.

Gandhi's camp has not yet issued an official response to Sarma's allegations. The incident adds to mounting tensions between the two parties ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the region, with both sides intensifying their scrutiny of each other's public actions and statements.