The social media sparring between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge continued on Tuesday (October 28, 2025), with Mr. Kharge terming Mr. Sarma’s comments “politically rabid.” The spat that began over the location of semiconductor companies has over the last few days taken several twists and turns.

Citing an X post by Mr. Sarma that was posted in March 2024, Mr. Kharge pointed out that by the former’s own admission, thousands of Assamese were being trained in Bengaluru.

“Dear CM @himantabiswa, I hope you remember your remarks last year about the talent

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