Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of “always wanting to protect communal elements”, and “safeguarding” those involved in recent incidents of throwing meat pieces at temples in the State.
The CM made the remarks while replying to a question on State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi’s criticism over such episodes earlier this month, claiming that the incidents and follow-up clashes have exposed the intelligence failure of the BJP-led government.
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Mr. Sarma maintained that those trying to claim that Hindus can slaughter a cow and then place its parts in a temple “do not even deserve a reaction”.
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