Assam CM Slams KCR Over Surgical Strike 'Proof'

Yesterday, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at his Telangana counterpart KCR for questioning the surgical strikes that India had conducted across terror launchpads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 2016.

"Dear KCR Garu, here is the video graphics evidence of the surgical strike by our brave army. In spite of this you question the valor of our Armed forces and insult them. Why are you so desperate to attack and malign our Army?New India will not tolerate insults against our Army," tweeted Sarma with the video.

The video shared by Sarma showed screenshots of maps, satellite images, and cut shots of various videos. It also showed after and before images of the scene where the surgical strike was conducted.

A day ago, during a press conference, KCR backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's demand that the Union government provide proof of the strikes.

The 2 CM have been at loggerheads over the issue of surgical strikes since last week.

It started when Sarma while addressing an election rally, had said, "Look at the mentality of these people. General Bipin Rawat was the pride of the country. India conducted the surgical strike in Pakistan under his leadership. Rahul Gandhi demanded proof of the strike. Did we ever ask you for proof of whether you are Rajiv Gandhi's son or not? What right do you have to demand proof from my Army?"

Sarma was criticized for his remark by several other opposition leaders, including Rao. "Assam CM should apologize for his comment," Rao had said on Sunday.

The Telangana CM had also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP chief Jagat Prakash Nadda to sack the Assam CM for his comments.