Kharge booked for remark on Bhupen Hazarika receiving Bharat Ratna
A case has been filed against Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks on Bharat Ratna being conferred to Assamese artiste Bhupen Hazarika. RTI activist Raju Mahanta, who filed the case, said Kharge has hurt sentiments of Assamese people. Kharge had criticised the government for not conferring the award to spiritual leader Shivakumara Swami and rather choosing âa singer" (Hazarika).