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Assam CM demands Rahul Gandhi apologise for SIR remarks
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 01:46 PM
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Assam's chief minister publicly questioned Rahul Gandhi over his remarks about SIR and asked him to apologise.
Assam's chief minister raised concerns about comments made by Rahul Gandhi concerning SIR, stating that the remarks were inappropriate. The CM called on the opposition leader to issue a formal apology, emphasizing the need for respectful discourse. Gandhi has not yet responded to the demand. The exchange highlights ongoing political tensions between the state government and the national opposition.
The chief minister's statement was made during a press interaction, where he reiterated that any criticism should be constructive and not target individuals or institutions without basis. He urged all political figures to maintain decorum in public statements.
Analysts note that the incident may add to the already strained relations between the ruling party in Assam and the Congress party at the centre, but no further actions have been announced.
The chief minister's statement was made during a press interaction, where he reiterated that any criticism should be constructive and not target individuals or institutions without basis. He urged all political figures to maintain decorum in public statements.
Analysts note that the incident may add to the already strained relations between the ruling party in Assam and the Congress party at the centre, but no further actions have been announced.