The Economic Times

Sonia Gandhi asked me to decide date of my swearing-in as Assam Congress CM in 2014: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed a past political maneuver. He stated Sonia Gandhi had offered him the choice of his swearing-in date in 2014. However, subsequent phone calls from Rahul Gandhi altered the course of events. Sarma expressed contentment with his current role in the BJP, believing it allows him to serve Assam and Sanatan dharma more fully.