TMC furious over Himanta Biswa Sarma's statement laying 'red carpet' for Mamata Banerjee, calls 'defection'

  • The war of words between the BJP and TMC has intensified in the state regarding the entry of TMC in Assam.
  • On Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's "red carpet" statement for Mamata Banerjee, TMC leader Saugata Roy hit out at her and called Sarma a 'defection'.
  • The CM of Assam had said on Sunday, "I would welcome Mamata Banerjee by laying a red carpet as it would benefit the BJP."
  • Saugata Roy said, "I don't give importance to what he (Himanta Biswa Sarma) said. He is a defector."
  • Roy added, "He has become the CM instead of Sarbananda Sonowal, who is a good person. Sarma joined Congress because Left because Tarun Gogoi was made the CM."