Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Karnataka Minister Accuses Assam CM of Twisting Words Amid Investment Row
A minister from Karnataka named Priyank Kharge is having an argument with the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Kharge said that companies wanting to build things in Karnataka were being pushed to build in Gujarat and Assam instead.
He also made a comment about talent in Assam, which he says the Assam CM is twisting.
The Assam CM called Kharge names, and Kharge fired back, calling the Assam CM names too.
Kharge is saying that Assam isn't doing well in important areas like health and education, and that the Assam CM should focus on helping the young people in his own state instead of arguing.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accused Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP of misrepresenting his statements.
Kharge claims semiconductor companies were pressured to set up in Gujarat and Assam instead of Karnataka.
He asserted that Karnataka has strong engineering talent and an established ecosystem that attracted companies.
The exchange escalated with personal insults, including Kharge calling Sarma a 'third-rate crook'.
Kharge criticized Assam's development indicators and questioned Sarma's focus on growth versus the state's youth.
- Who
- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- A verbal spat involving accusations of twisting words, diversion of investments, and personal insults.
- When
- Recently, with a statement made on Tuesday.
- Where
- Primarily on social media and through public statements.
- Why
- A disagreement over semiconductor company investments, with Kharge alleging pressure to divert them from Karnataka to Gujarat and Assam, and implying a lack of talent in Assam, which Sarma denies and counters.
Priyank Kharge's Stance
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Stance (as perceived by Kharge)
Investment Diversion
Priyank Kharge's Stance
Semiconductor companies were pressured by the BJP and Centre to divert investments from Karnataka to Gujarat and Assam, despite Karnataka's engineering talent and ecosystem.
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Stance (as perceived by Kharge)
The BJP and CM Sarma are twisting Kharge's words to create a political narrative.
Talent in Assam
Priyank Kharge's Stance
Assam's development indicators are poor, and its youth lack opportunities, suggesting a lack of talent or developmental focus.
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Stance (as perceived by Kharge)
Kharge's remarks about talent in Assam are being misrepresented; Sarma called Kharge a 'first-class idiot' in response to Kharge's statements.
Personal Conduct
Priyank Kharge's Stance
Sarma is a 'third-rate crook' who has enriched himself while failing to develop Assam.
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Stance (as perceived by Kharge)
Sarma, by calling Kharge a 'first-class idiot', implies Kharge's statements are foolish.
- Karnataka Minister
- Priyank Kharge
- Assam Chief Minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Platform of exchange
- Social media platform X
