New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday wishes to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on his 57th birthday.

In a post on X, PM Modi praised Sarma's leadership, stating, "Warm birthday wishes to Assam CM Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji. Under his leadership, Assam has made remarkable progress in various sectors. Praying for his long and healthy life in the service of the people."

Meanwhile, Sarma on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that Congress leaders only "care about illegal Bangladeshi migrants" and not about the interests of indigenous Assamese.

Responding to Gogoi's allegations against him, Sarma said, "They only care...