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Assam CM, BJP criticize Congress over 'meji' post
The Chief Minister of Assam and the state's BJP chief are upset with the Congress party.
Congress posted a picture on social media that looked like the BJP headquarters burning down.
This picture was made to look like a 'meji,' which is a special structure burned during a festival called Magh Bihu.
The BJP leaders say the post is trying to cause trouble and doesn't understand Assamese culture.
They think the post is trying to spread negativity, but the Congress says it's about getting rid of bad things in the state.
The post is no longer available online.
Congress posted an AI-generated image of a 'meji' resembling BJP headquarters on fire.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP chief Dilip Saikia condemned the post.
The post was captioned with a message about consuming evils plaguing the state.
BJP leaders claim the post is a calculated attempt to incite unrest and disrespect Assamese culture.
The post is no longer available on social media.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and State BJP Chief Dilip Saikia
- What
- Criticized Congress for posting an image of a 'meji' resembling BJP headquarters on fire
- Where
- Assam, India
- When
- January 15, 2024
- Why
- BJP claims the post is a calculated attempt to incite unrest and disrespect Assamese culture
Key facts
- Event
- Congress posts image of 'meji' resembling BJP headquarters on fire
- Date
- January 15, 2024
- Location
- Assam, India
- Key Figures
- Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam CM), Dilip Saikia (State BJP Chief)
- Congress Action
- Posted an AI-generated image of a 'meji' resembling BJP headquarters on fire
- BJP Response
- Condemned the post as an attempt to incite unrest and disrespect Assamese culture
- Congress Post Caption
- Let the 'meji' fire consume all evils plaguing the state, including divisive forces
- Current Status of Post
- The post is no longer available on social media
Quotes
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister
“Those who run the Congress’ social media do not know Assamese culture. They must have given the social media handle on rent to someone who doesn’t know.”
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“Meji is burnt to dispel darkness and bring in light. But if we torch a building, it is out of jealousy to destroy it.”
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Dilip Saikia
State BJP president and Lok Sabha MP
“The Congress crossed all limits by circulating the AI-generated image. Such an act is nothing short of an assault on the state’s peace-loving ethos and a calculated attempt to incite unrest.”
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Sources
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