Congress and Assam Govt. Lock Horns as Jairam Ramesh Slams Assam CM’s ‘Dictatorial’ Arrest of Congress Spokesperson Reetam Singh
Summary: A heated war of words has erupted between Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the arrest of Assam Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh, with Ramesh terming the move "worse than atrocious" and Sarma defending the action as being taken on legal grounds.
Introduction: The arrest of Reetam Singh, a young and vocal Congress spokesperson, has sparked a bitter spat between the rival parties, with both sides trading barbs on social media. The controversy has raised concerns over the misuse of power and the erosion of democratic values.
Why did Assam police arrest Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh?
- Reetam Singh was arrested from his residence in Guwahati on Saturday by Lakhimpur police, based on a complaint about a social media post, where he enquired about the status of cases against three senior BJP leaders, including two serving MLAs.
- Singh’s post had questioned the treatment of law and sought to know why leaders like Manab Deka, Ex-Party President Bhabesh Kalita, and ex-Minister Rajen Gohain were not being held accountable.
- The case was filed by BJP MLA Manab Deka’s wife, and the police claimed they had followed due procedure.
Key Highlights:
- Jairam Ramesh termed the arrest "worse than atrocious" and accused the Assam government of using the police to silence its opponents.
- Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the arrest, citing legal grounds and accusing the Congress of justifying offensive remarks against a Dalit woman’s husband.
- Ramesh also accused the Assam CM of using the police for political vendetta, calling him an "outgoing CM".
- The Lakhimpur District Youth Congress protested against Reetam Singh’s arrest, claiming it was a violation of democratic norms.
Conclusion: The arrest of Reetam Singh has ignited a major political controversy, with both sides showing no signs of backing down. The issue has raised important questions about the misuse of power, the erosion of democratic values, and the role of social media in political discourse.
Keywords: Assam, Jairam Ramesh, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Reetam Singh, Congress, BJP, Lakhimpur, Guwahati, Arrest
Hashtags: #AssamPolitics #CongressVsBJP #ReetamSingh #JairamRamesh #HimantaBiswaSarma #Lakhimpur #Guwahati
