India, April 14 -- The BJP on Monday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks targeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of indulging in "vendetta politics" and attempting a "political assassination" using "fake documents". The BJP's response came after Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on Sarma, calling him the "most corrupt" and accusing him of misusing the State machinery.

Backing All India Congress Committee's (AICC) media and publicity department chairperson Pawan Khera, Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party would "not be intimidated".

At a press conference on April 5, Khera had alleged that Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, held multiple passports and foreign assets that were not disclos...