Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 14, 2022, 10:23 PM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has hit back at his Telangana counterpart K Chandrasekhar Rao for questioning the surgical strike. Rao had questioned India's surgical strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 2016 and sought evidence from the Modi government.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, "Dear KCR Garu, here is the videographic evidence of surgical strike by our brave army. Despite this you question and insult the valor of our armed forces. Why are you so desperate to attack and defame our army? New India will not tolerate insults against our army. Screenshots of maps, satellite images and cut shots of several videos are visible in the video shared by Sarma. The video also shows earlier pictures where the surgical strike was carried out.A day earlier, Rao, also known as KCR, supported Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's demand that the central government provide proof of surgical strikes during a press conference. Rao said there was nothing wrong in asking for proof of surgical strike on behalf of Rahul Gandhi. I am still asking. Government of India should show proof. This is their responsibility. People have doubts.The two chief ministers have been face-to-face since last week over the surgical strike. It started when Sarma said while addressing an election rally, 'Look at the mentality of these people. General Bipin Rawat was the pride of the country. Under his leadership, India conducted surgical strikes in Pakistan. Rahul Gandhi asked for proof of strike, did we ever ask you for proof that you are Rajiv Gandhi's son or not? What right do you have to demand proof from my army?Sarma was criticized for his remarks by several other opposition leaders, including Rao. Rao had said on Sunday, "I have no relation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, not even his party. He is an MP who has a family history. Apologies to the Assam Chief Minister for his remarks. needed.' The Telangana Chief Minister had also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda to sack the Assam Chief Minister for his remarks.