Gogoi had taken the floor to voice his disappointment, noting the CM’s failure to engage with him despite his presence. This perceived snub sparked a lively response from Sarma, who first congratulated Gogoi on his oratory before steering into counsel on decorum.

‘You’ve spoken well today—now maintain that with the maturity expected in this house,’ Sarma remarked, his tone laced with sarcasm that didn’t escape notice. He wished Gogoi luck in upcoming polls, predicting victories for Raijor Dal while contrasting Gogoi’s protest-honed path to politics with dynastic entries.

The exchange highlighted the assembly’s combative spirit, with benches on both sides reacting vocally. Sarma wrapped up by appreciating contributions from all quarters, stressing the role of robust debate in democracy. ‘Let’s aim for productive exchanges next time,’ he added, leaving the session on a note of forward-looking reconciliation amid underlying tensions.