Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Sarma Criticizes Congress, Says Leaders Must Sacrifice Dignity
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, accused the Congress party of mistreating its leaders.
He said that to stay in Congress, leaders have to give up their self-respect, comparing it to putting dignity in a bank.
He pointed out that Bhupen Borah, despite being a key figure, was not consulted on important decisions.
Sarma contrasted this with the BJP, where leaders are consulted.
He also said that rumors of Borah joining the BJP were started by Congress members themselves.
Sarma, who was once in Congress himself, claimed the BJP treats its members with respect and welcomes those who leave Congress.
Assam CM Sarma criticized Congress, alleging leaders are humiliated.
Sarma stated that Congress members must deposit their self-respect to survive.
He cited Bhupen Borah's alleged exclusion from decision-making as an example.
Sarma contrasted Congress with BJP, highlighting BJP's internal consultations.
Sarma dismissed rumors of Borah joining BJP, attributing them to Congress.
- Who
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Bhupen Borah
- What
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress party's treatment of its leaders.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Kalakshetra, Guwahati
- Why
- Sarma criticized Congress to highlight BJP's internal respect for its members.
Congress Leadership
BJP Leadership
Leadership Style
Congress Leadership
Believes in maintaining internal hierarchies
BJP Leadership
Advocates for respecting all party leaders
- Politician
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Political Party (accused)
- Congress
- Political Party (praised)
- BJP
- Event Location
- Kalakshetra, Guwahati
- Figure Mentioned
- Bhupen Borah