Tinsukia, Jan. 27 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday slammed Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for not wearing a traditional Northeast 'gamcha' at Rashtrapati Bhawan, accusing the Gandhi family of persistent disrespect and neglect towards the region.

He urged Rahul Gandhi to refrain from seeking votes until showing genuine respect.

Speaking to the reporters here, CM Sarma said, "Yesterday at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, a ceremony was organised. An arrangement was made for a 'gamcha' or piece of cloth from the Northeast to be given to the guests. When Rahul Gandhi was given a 'gamcha', he refused it. This is not the first time. Whenever he comes to Assam, he is given a 'gamcha' and refuses to take it."

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