Himanta Biswa Sarma as seen writing in the guest book.
New Delhi:
A video of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma allegedly copying from a ready-made text to fill a visitor book while visiting a public school has sparked criticism. The Chief Minister has responded to the video to defend himself.
You can see Himanta Sarma writing in the visitor register with a ready-made text next to it, according to the video Roshan Rai posted on Twitter.
“Presenting the CM of Assam who can’t even write a paragraph in a guestbook without copying,” Mr. Rai.
Hours later, the prime minister responded to the video saying he didn’t know Hindi and English very well.
The video, which received mixed reactions, shows the Chief Minister writing in English.
I went to an Assamese high school and try my best to learn Hindi and English in my own humble way. I have to admit that I don’t know English and Hindi very well, and I don’t hesitate to admit it. https://t.co/DgeVCvqwfg
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 4, 2023
“That’s your humility that you responded to unfounded tweets,” said Twitter user Ashutosh J Dubey.
“Why don’t you write in your first language?” asked another.
Someone pointed out that the Chief Minister has three degrees.
“Himanta Biswa has done 3 degrees BA, MA, LLB. If he can’t write two sentences of appreciation even after 3 degrees, then he really belongs to #AnpadhJamaat. And also why are you ashamed to write in your native language? Assamese,” said yet another.
“Proud of you sir. Admitting negatives on social media platforms is very important,” said another.
