Assam Chief Minister Criticizes Rahul Gandhi After Arrest of Congress Candidate
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly denounced former Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a “mad person” and criticizing his remarks about “murder of democracy.” The comments followed the arrest of a Congress bypoll candidate in West Bengal linked to a 19‑year‑old case. Sarma defended the arrest and accused Gandhi of insulting women, reflecting rising tensions between state leaders and the opposition. QUOTE: "Rahul Gandhi is a mad person; sometimes you see him with a beard, sometimes clean‑shaven," — Himanta Biswa Sarma
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): NDTV
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
Sources
- Rahul Gandhi is a mad person: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma — Deccan Herald (center)
- 'Uncouth, Foul-Mouthed': BJP On Rahul Gandhi's "Maa" Remarks With Comic — NDTV (left-leaning)