File photo: Abhishek Singhvi & Himanta Sarma GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI: Soon after Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesman Pawan Khera in a defamation case, a slugfest broke out between Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Himanta Sarma, with the former asking him to reflect on his “deeply inappropriate” statements.Khera was granted relief in a forgery and criminal case lodged by Assam Police on a complaint by Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.Hitting back at Singhvi, Sarma said on X, “I don’t need lessons on democracy, public discourse or decency from anyone, especially from AM Singhvi. Decency and him can never be in the same room.” He said the issue concerned “a woman who has nothing to do with politics” whose character was maligned on national television using forged foreign documents. “I am confident the courts will take note of this, sooner or later, and the guilty will be punished for his brazen act of maligning a woman’s character,” he said.Hailing SC’s decision, Singhvi said law stands above all and asked Sarma to reconsider whether it was befitting of a person in constitutional office to use “deeply inappropriate” language against him. SC had also cited this in its judgment, he said, urging Sarma to express regret.Some statements recorded were unfit for repetition, he said, adding such language undermines democratic values. Singhvi said the court had taken note of the remarks and that the solicitor general also did not justify them.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFuel Prices May Go Up Soon As Oil Firms Face Losses Amid Global Crude SpikeNine Dead As Tourist Boat Capsizes In Jabalpur, Survivors Allege Major Safety LapsesJPMorgan Executive Sued Over Sexual Abuse, Coercion And Racial Harassment Allegations In New YorkJabalpur Boat Tragedy: Mother Found Clutching Child After Bargi Dam Capsize, 9 DeadIndia Launches First Barrier-Less Toll System On NH-48: How MLFF Will Change Highway TravelTamil Nadu Poll Tension: Vijay’s TVK Office Set On Fire, Security Concerns RiseRahul Gandhi Flags Fuel Price Surge After ₹993 LPG Hike, Warns Petrol-Diesel Could Be NextPunjab Assembly Chaos | CM Bhagwant Mann Allegedly ‘Intoxicated’, Opposition Demands Alcohol TestPakistan admits fuel vulnerability amid global oil shock; compares energy security with IndiaCommercial LPG Surges Past ₹3000, Hotels Warn Of Price Hike Impact | Watch123PhotostoriesHow to make South Indian Tamarind Rice for summer lunchMaharashtra Day 2026: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor honours the culinary heritage of the stateBest time to do yoga: Morning vs evening; What works better for your body?How Raghav Chadha’s mango shake differs from a regular mango shake; details insideRaw mango vs ripe mango: Which is a safer, smarter choice for people living with diabetes?From Daffodils to Castor beans: 5 Plants that can be deadly for your pet dogSons vs daughters: 5 ways parents treat them differently without realising and the impact it leavesDo Mangoes cause body heat? What happens when you eat too many Mangoes, doctor explains6 simple tips to keep your pet safe during extreme heatwaveFeeling anxious or low? These common vitamin deficiencies could be the hidden reason123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal ElectionPM ModiAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingStock Market Holiday TodayBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkPetrol, Diesel, LPG priceCBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap
File photo: Abhishek Singhvi & Himanta Sarma
GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI: Soon after Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesman Pawan Khera in a defamation case, a slugfest broke out between Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Himanta Sarma, with the former asking him to reflect on his “deeply inappropriate” statements.Khera was granted relief in a forgery and criminal case lodged by Assam Police on a complaint by Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.Hitting back at Singhvi, Sarma said on X, “I don’t need lessons on democracy, public discourse or decency from anyone, especially from AM Singhvi. Decency and him can never be in the same room.” He said the issue concerned “a woman who has nothing to do with politics” whose character was maligned on national television using forged foreign documents. “I am confident the courts will take note of this, sooner or later, and the guilty will be punished for his brazen act of maligning a woman’s character,” he said.Hailing SC’s decision, Singhvi said law stands above all and asked Sarma to reconsider whether it was befitting of a person in constitutional office to use “deeply inappropriate” language against him. SC had also cited this in its judgment, he said, urging Sarma to express regret.Some statements recorded were unfit for repetition, he said, adding such language undermines democratic values. Singhvi said the court had taken note of the remarks and that the solicitor general also did not justify them.
