Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said his government is considering registering a case against Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge for allegedly stating that there is no talent in the Northeastern state for setting up big industries like a semiconductor unit.
Sarma also criticised the Opposition Congress for not condemning the "objectionable statement" by the Karnataka minister.
"Priyank Kharge is a first-class idiot. He has insulted Assamese youth, and Congress has yet not condemned Priyank Kharge," he said.
Kharge purportedly told a news channel that investments meant for Karnataka were being diverted towards Gujarat and Assam, after being "arm-twisted" by the Centre.
Reacting to this, Sarma said, "Perhaps, we might file a case against him because he has said that Assam does not have educated, competent youth. That is an insult to Assamese youth. So, we are considering whether a case can be filed against him in the court of law.
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