Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks targeting Opposition Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury's mother have put the young leader in the spotlight ahead of the April 9 assembly polls.
Sarma alleged that Kunki's mother, Sujata Gurung Chowdhury, eats beef, supports anti-nationals and opposes Sanatani traditions, citing her social media posts.
Kunki Chowdhury dismissed Sarma's claims as baseless and added the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accepted defeat in her Central Guwahati constituency by levelling such charges.
The AJP, part of the Congress-led six-party alliance, said Sarma's comments raised questions over the BJP's slogan of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' (protect, empower the girl child).
