Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Kharge, Sarma Clash Over Semiconductor Investment Remarks
Priyank Kharge, a politician, questioned if Assam was the best place for chip factories, implying it lacked the right workers.
This upset Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam's leader, who said Kharge insulted the state.
Sarma might sue Kharge.
Kharge replied that his words were twisted, explaining he was talking about pressure on companies to invest in certain states instead of Karnataka.
He also criticized Sarma's record, saying that Assam has not progressed in key development areas under his leadership.
Kharge also predicts that the ruling party will lose in the upcoming election.
Priyank Kharge, a Karnataka minister, accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of twisting his words.
Kharge stated his comments were about the pressure on companies to set up in Assam and Gujarat.
Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Kharge's remarks.
Kharge alleged that Assam had not progressed under BJP rule.
Kharge predicted the BJP's defeat in Assam.
- Who
- Priyank Kharge, Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Disagreement over remarks regarding semiconductor investments and talent in Assam.
- When
- Recent events.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- Why
- Kharge's comments sparked controversy regarding investment in Assam and criticism of Sarma's governance.
Priyank Kharge's Stance
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Stance
Semiconductor Investment
Priyank Kharge's Stance
Questioned the logic of investing in Assam.
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Stance
Considers the comments an insult.
Assam's Development
Priyank Kharge's Stance
Criticized the state's progress under BJP rule.
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Stance
Defended the state's youth from perceived insults.
- Event
- Dispute over comments about semiconductor investment
- Key Figures
- Priyank Kharge, Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Kharge's Comment
- Questioned the setting up of semiconductor industries in Assam
- Sarma's Response
- Criticized Kharge and may pursue legal action
- Kharge's Counter
- Accused Sarma of misrepresenting his comments
Sources
Priyank Kharge makes racist remarks against people of Gujarat and Assam over semiconductor plants, claims the two states don’t have talent
Priyank Kharge is first class idiot, says Assam CM Himanta Sarma
BJP slams Priyank Kharge over ‘no talent in Assam’ remark, asks if talent means snatching biscuits meant for Rahul Gandhi’s dog
‘Insult to Assam youth’: CM mulls legal action over Karnataka Minister’s remark
'Congress Leader Priyank Kharge Is First Class Idiot,' Says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
'1st Class Idiot': Himanta Biswa Sarma Hits Out At Priyank Kharge Over Assam 'Talent' Remark
Assam govt to sue Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge
Assam to sue Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge over talent remarks
"Twisting My Words": Priyank Kharge On Himanta Sarma Over Semiconductor Row