Guwahati, April 8 -- A political confrontation arose on Tuesday as Rahul Gandhi criticized Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for reportedly using derogatory language against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

The controversy stems from Sarma's reported comments while responding to allegations raised by Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera, against him and his family.

Sarma reportedly questioned Kharge's remarks by saying the senior leader was "speaking like a madman" ("pagal") and asked, "Who is Kharge?" amid an exchange over unverified claims involving passports and related issues.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, responded on social media in the evening. He described Sarma's language as "entirely con...