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Jaishankar or Sudha Murthy's children? Congress reacts to Assam CM Himanta’s 'MP’s children not citizens' claim

IndiaTimes Friday, 2 May 2025
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim that an Assam MP's minor children are no longer Indian citizens has drawn sharp criticism from Congress. The party questioned Sarma's allegations, demanding specificity and accusing him of targeting political opponents. Furthermore, Congress has filed police complaints against Sarma for alleged derogatory remarks against women during a recent election campaign.
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