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Political Crossroads: Himanta Biswa Sarma's Journey from Congress to BJP
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Sonia Gandhi backed me as CM, Rahul intervened: Himanta Sarma reveals 2014 drama
Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that he had the backing of then Congress chief Sonia Gandhi as well 58 MLAs for the Assam CM post in 2014. However, Rahul Gandhi's intervention changed the situation, Sarma said.
Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that in 2014, after securing the support of 58 Congress MLAs, Sonia Gandhi had asked him to set a date for his swearing-in as Chief Minister, but a call from Rahul Gandhi changed the situation. Sarma said that joining the BJP gave him the opportunity to serve Assam and Sanatan Dharma. He accused the Congress of neglecting leaders from ordinary families and recalled meeting Bhupen Bora.
Political Crossroads: Himanta Biswa Sarma's Journey from Congress to BJP
Political Crossroads: Himanta Biswa Sarma's Journey from Congress to BJP Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has recounted a pivotal moment in his political career, revealing how in 2014, as a Congress leader, he was poised to become Chief Minister. Sarma claims Sonia Gandhi expressed support for his ascension, with a majority of party MLAs backing him. However, the landscape shifted dramatically after Rahul Gandhi intervened from the USA, …
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