Kiren Rijiju Alleges Congress Leader Pawan Khera Spread Lies Against Himanta Biswa Sarma on Rahul Gandhi's Orders

A fierce political war of words erupted on social media between Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and senior Congress leader Pawan Khera, quickly escalating into a high-stakes controversy involving allegations of political conspiracies, false election narratives, and Rajya Sabha rewards.Kiren Rijiju Claims Pawan Khera's Allegations Against Himanta Were Orchestrated by Rahul GandhiThe political spat intensified when Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took to social media to drop a political bombshell. Rijiju asserted that senior Congress insiders confided in him regarding electoral strategies during the Assam assembly elections.According to Rijiju's public statements, Rahul Gandhi allegedly instructed Pawan Khera to fabricate and level last-minute false allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family member Riniki. Rijiju claimed that when the smear campaign spectacularly backfired on the party, Khera was rewarded with a coveted Rajya Sabha nomination as compensation.Social Media Feud Sparked Over Personal Taunts and Swimming JibesThe war of words originated when Congress leader Pawan Khera shared a critical video online, taking direct personal jabs at prominent BJP figures. Khera targeted Kiren Rijiju with sarcastic remarks regarding personal activities, while also taking a swipe at Union Minister Giriraj Singh.Furious over the personal nature of the attacks, Rijiju fired back with sharp retorts addressing Khera's remarks. The Union Minister questioned the decorum of a first-time Rajya Sabha parliamentarian launching crude personal taunts, noting that public representatives should maintain legislative dignity rather than resorting to mudslinging. Rijiju also defended his grassroots connection, stating that unlike opposition leaders sitting in air-conditioned rooms, he takes pride in connecting openly with villagers and local citizens.Political Fallout Over Past Assam Electoral BattlesAs both leaders continue exchanging political barbs, the public disclosure has reignited debates over campaign ethics, electoral strategies, and internal party politics. With the ruling coalition amplifying the allegations of manufactured political narratives, the fiery exchange has added fresh turbulence to ongoing inter-party tensions in national politics.