Guwahati, 26 October (HS): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father, saying that insulting people was nothing new for the senior Congress leader.

Sarma was speaking to media persons at Azara on the sidelines of the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Majirgaon Anchalik Sarbajanin Sri Sri Lakshmi Puja. The Chief Minister attended the celebrations on the second day of the three-day programme and released a souvenir titled ‘Nimeshika’.

On Zubeen Garg Case

Replying to a question on the demand for justice for singer Zubeen Garg, Sarma said the entire matter was sub judice and alleged that certain sections were attempting to disrupt the investigation process.

“The entire matter is pending before the court. Some people want the investigation process to be disrupted. Certain sections are targeting the judiciary through their reactions,” the Chief Minister said.

On Sribhumi Incident

Commenting on the alleged attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi, Sarma said people and various organisations in the Barak Valley had also condemned the incident.

He added that the police had taken action against those responsible for the incident.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash