‘I Don’t Have Rs 1,200 to Buy Sonia Gandhi’s Book’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes a Sarcastic Dig at Congress Supremo

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday took a sarcastic jibe at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over her recently released book, ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’, which has reportedly featured among Amazon India’s bestsellers.

Reacting to the book, the Chief Minister made a tongue-in-cheek remark about its price, stating that he did not currently have Rs 1,200 to purchase a copy.

“The day I have Rs 1,200 in my hand, I will buy it,” Sarma remarked.

He further said that he would be willing to read the book if someone purchased a copy and gifted it to him. The Chief Minister also revealed that he had enquired with someone who had already read the book to find out whether it contained any references to Assam.

“I asked someone who has read it if there is anything about Assam. There is nothing written about Assam,” he added.

The Chief Minister’s remarks appeared to be a sarcastic political comment directed at the Congress veteran, particularly highlighting the absence of any mention of Assam in the book, as per the information he received.

Sonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’ has attracted attention among readers and political observers. Sarma’s comments have added a political dimension to the discussion surrounding the book, with his remarks drawing attention to both its price and its contents.

The statement comes amid the continuing political exchanges between the BJP and the Congress in Assam, where Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has frequently targeted the Congress leadership over various political issues.