Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday promised to implement Article 244A of the Constitution and initiate action against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma if his party comes to power after next month’s assembly elections, attacking the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over governance, alleged corruption and control over tribal areas.
Addressing an election meeting in Karbi Anglong, Gandhi said Article 244A, which provides for the creation of an autonomous state within Assam’s tribal areas, would be enforced to ensure greater self-governance.
“We are fully committed to the implementation of 244A and…