Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress during a rally in Guwahati, accusing the previous Congress governments in Assam of corruption in the health sector. Shah claimed that during the 15 years of Congress rule, around ₹150 crore was allegedly misused every year from funds meant for healthcare and welfare schemes. However, Congress leader Pawan Khera hit back at the remarks, saying Shah’s statement effectively accused Himanta Biswa Sarma himself of corruption. Khera pointed out that Sarma served as Assam’s Health Minister during the Congress government, and asked whether the BJP would now demand his resignation or order investigations by agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate. The exchange has triggered a fresh political controversy ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.