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Himanta Sarma Criticises Rahul Gandhi for Lord Shiva Reference
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 08:32 PM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has publicly rebuked Rahul Gandhi for invoking Lord Shiva in a recent statement, labeling the act as a political tool. Sarma urged the opposition to refrain from using religious references to sway public opinion.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to the public platform to criticize Rahul Gandhi for invoking Lord Shiva in a recent statement, describing the reference as a "political instrument".
Sarma argued that the use of religious imagery was an attempt to manipulate voters and divert attention from policy issues. He called on the opposition to avoid such tactics and to focus on substantive political discourse.
The remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of political leaders' use of religious symbols in campaign rhetoric. While Rahul Gandhi has not yet issued a response, the incident has sparked debate over the boundaries between faith and politics in India.
Sarma argued that the use of religious imagery was an attempt to manipulate voters and divert attention from policy issues. He called on the opposition to avoid such tactics and to focus on substantive political discourse.
The remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of political leaders' use of religious symbols in campaign rhetoric. While Rahul Gandhi has not yet issued a response, the incident has sparked debate over the boundaries between faith and politics in India.