Guwahati, Aug. 13 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday criticised the Congress and party leader Rahul Gandhi over what he described as "objectionable remarks" against a woman head of state of a friendly country, accusing the party of crossing "every line of decency."

During the Ratchnatmak Congress National Convention, Rahul Gandhi said that the government's job is to protect the nation's interests rather than "hugging politicians". He shared a hug with Congress leader Sandeep Dixit on stage, taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dixit said, "You weren't hugging me thinking I was Meloni (Italian PM)?"

In an X post, CM Sarma said the remarks were not only politically indecent but also an attempt to damage India...