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Rahul Gandhi asked Pawan Khera to target Himanta before Assam polls, claims Kiren Rijiju amid swimming tiff
Kiren Rijiju claimed that he was told by two Congress members that Khera made the allegations against Sarma at Rahul Gandhi's behest.
GlobeSignal-AIlow certainty
- Why it matters
- The allegation, if substantiated, would suggest coordinated political strategy by Congress against a regional opponent ahead of polls, potentially affecting how voters assess campaign messaging.
- Most affected
- Assam voters — May reconsider the independence of Congress campaign messaging if coordination claim is verified.
Congress leadership — Face accusations of directing attacks through party members, complicating their poll campaign narrative. - Likely next
- Whether Congress formally responds to the coordination allegation or whether Rahul Gandhi or Pawan Khera comment on the claim.