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Politics
Assam CM Mocks Congress With 'Burnol' Jibe Amid MLC Polls
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM
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Assam Chief Minister mocked the Congress party using a 'Burnol' reference during MLC elections, while PM Modi and Amit Shah also targeted Rahul Gandhi.
Political rhetoric intensified in Assam as the state's Chief Minister took aim at the Congress party during the ongoing Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections. The Chief Minister used a pointed reference to the pain relief cream 'Burnol' to mock the opposition, suggesting that their political stance or actions were causing them pain or embarrassment.
This local political spat coincided with a broader national campaign where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also directed their criticism towards Rahul Gandhi. The simultaneous attacks from state and central leadership indicate a coordinated effort to put pressure on the Congress party during this electoral phase.
The 'Burnol' remark has added a layer of humor and sarcasm to the otherwise tense political atmosphere in Assam. While the MLC polls are a state-level event, the involvement of national leaders in the discourse highlights the interconnected nature of current political narratives in India.
This local political spat coincided with a broader national campaign where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also directed their criticism towards Rahul Gandhi. The simultaneous attacks from state and central leadership indicate a coordinated effort to put pressure on the Congress party during this electoral phase.
The 'Burnol' remark has added a layer of humor and sarcasm to the otherwise tense political atmosphere in Assam. While the MLC polls are a state-level event, the involvement of national leaders in the discourse highlights the interconnected nature of current political narratives in India.