Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (BJP) taunted Congress leader Pawan Khera after the BJP secured its third consecutive term [1] in the state.

The exchange highlights the intense personal and political rivalry between the BJP and Congress in Assam, where accusations of financial impropriety often fuel electoral narratives.

Sarma's remarks followed allegations made by Khera regarding foreign connections and assets involving the Chief Minister's wife. Sarma responded by suggesting that Khera's attempts to damage his reputation actually benefited the ruling party's campaign.

"I think Pawan Khera did a very good thing by doing the press conference as it helped us a lot in our victory," Sarma said [2].

The Chief Minister also used a cultural reference to 'peda,' a traditional Indian sweet, to mock the opposition leader. He suggested that the political climate in Assam had effectively turned the tables on Khera.

"Assam made Pawan Khera eat pera," Sarma said [2].

Sarma further indicated that he would welcome Khera to the state under specific circumstances, suggesting a confrontation if legal authorities became involved.

"When the police call Pawan Khera here, I will feed him a lot of 'peda' and thank him for it," Sarma said [2].

The BJP victory marks a continued dominance for Sarma's administration in Guwahati and across the region. The clash underscores the volatile nature of the state's political discourse, where personal attacks are frequently integrated into broader party strategies.

“"Assam made Pawan Khera eat pera."”

This interaction reflects a broader trend in Indian regional politics where the ruling party leverages the opposition's accusations to project strength and confidence to the electorate. By framing Khera's allegations as a catalyst for the BJP's victory, Sarma attempts to neutralize the impact of the claims regarding his wife's assets while asserting his party's electoral mandate.