In the lead-up to the Assam Assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a verbal attack on Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi, labeling them 'Pappu' and 'Chota Pappu.' Sarma responded to Gandhi's claim that he would face arrest if Congress returns to power by stating that even historical figures like Indira and Rajiv Gandhi would need to be reborn for such an event to occur. Gandhi had previously described Sarma as the 'most corrupt CM' in India, alleging that he runs a 'land ATM' in Assam, controlled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In retaliation, Congress leader Pawan Khera emphasized that no one is above the law, suggesting that Sarma's confidence could lead to his downfall. The elections for all 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam are scheduled for April 9, with vote counting on May 4, marking a significant contest between the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Congress party.