Guwahati, Sept. 12 -- Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress General Secretary in-charge of Assam Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday hit back at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks against him, saying the state government should focus on providing relief to flood-affected people and controlling rising prices.

Speaking to reporters during his visit to Rajiv Bhawan, Baghel said CM Sarma should be more concerned about the problems faced by the people of Assam, particularly those affected by floods and rising prices of essential commodities.

"Look, I understand his concern, Himanta ji, because the elections in Chhattisgarh are in 2028. So there is not much to worry about there. Rather, he should be concerned about how the fl...