Guwahati, Oct 28: The war of words between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge escalated on Tuesday, with Sarma accusing the Congress leader and his family of harbouring “anti-Assam” sentiments.

Speaking to the press on the sidelines of an event in Kaliabor, Sarma said, “Priyank Kharge keeps spreading misinformation. When the Bharat Ratna was conferred on Bhupen Hazarika, his father Mallikarjun Kharge had also made very objectionable remarks. The whole Kharge family is anti-Assam.”

He added, “The Congress must condemn Priyank Kharge’s remarks and make him understand Assam’s tradition, resilience and the strength of its youth.”

The Chief Minister’s remarks came in response to Priyank’s recent allegation that semiconductor companies were being p

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