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Himanta Sarma taunts Pawan Khera with Assam made him eat peda after BJP victory
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
Sarma flips earlier jibe as legal action looms
After BJP’s record win in Assam for a third consecutive term, Chief Minister Himanta Sarma renewed his attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera, saying “Assam made Pawan Khera eat pera/peda.” The taunt follows Khera’s allegations about foreign links and assets tied to Sarma’s wife, which the CM denies and says he is taking legal action over.
- Sarma again mocked Pawan Khera with a fresh Assam peda jibe
- The remarks follow Khera’s claims about foreign links and assets
- Sarma denies the allegations and says he is pursuing legal action
- The latest feud erupted after BJP’s third straight term victory
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