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Himanta mocks Rahul Gandhi over Sitharaman name typo
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 07:37 PM
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has ridiculed Rahul Gandhi for a typo in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's name, questioning why the last letter of Rahul's name should not also be dropped.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken to social media to mock the Congress party president, Rahul Gandhi, following a recent error in the spelling of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's name.
In a pointed remark, Sarma questioned the consistency of such typographical errors, asking, "Should we also drop the last letter from Rahul?" The comment highlights the ongoing political jibes between the ruling alliance and the opposition in the state.
The incident has drawn attention to the scrutiny faced by political leaders regarding their official communications and the rapid spread of such gaffes on digital platforms.
While no official response has been detailed in the immediate lead, the exchange underscores the competitive political atmosphere in Assam ahead of upcoming engagements.
In a pointed remark, Sarma questioned the consistency of such typographical errors, asking, "Should we also drop the last letter from Rahul?" The comment highlights the ongoing political jibes between the ruling alliance and the opposition in the state.
The incident has drawn attention to the scrutiny faced by political leaders regarding their official communications and the rapid spread of such gaffes on digital platforms.
While no official response has been detailed in the immediate lead, the exchange underscores the competitive political atmosphere in Assam ahead of upcoming engagements.