Karnataka Minister Criticizes Assam CM Over Investment Strategies

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge criticized Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging him to focus on skilling Assam’s workforce instead of “pleasing political masters.” Kharge challenged Sarma to attract investments based on Assam’s strengths and offered to help make Assam the “Silicon Valley of the Northeast.” His comments came after a dispute over Assam’s semiconductor plant bid. Kharge also highlighted Assam’s industrial challenges, questioning the shutdown of state-run industries. The remarks sparked protests in Assam, demanding an apology from the Congress party.