'Why is Akbar so dear to Congress?' Assam CM Sarma slams Congress after ECI notice

Raipur (Chhattisgarh): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday slammed Congress and said that Akbar is more important than Bhupesh Baghel for Chhattisgarh Congress.

Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Congress complained against me when I spoke about Akbar. It would have made sense to file a complaint if I had spoken something against TS Singh Deo or Baghel or any Congress leader. I think, for the Chhattisgarh Congress, Akbar is more important than Bhupesh Baghel. Why is Akbar so dear to you (Congress)?"

Meanwhile, The Election Commission of India on October 26 issued a show-cause notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over his speech during the Chhattisgarh poll campaign in Kawardha.

The Election Commission in the show-cause notice mentioned that certain parts of Himanta Biswa Sarma's speech on October 18 have been found to be "prima facia violative".

(ANI)