On August 31, 2024, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed comments made by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who referred to him as a "Yogi ka Chinese replica." Sarma emphasized that his commitment to progress and development in Assam will remain steadfast regardless of such remarks, stating, "Our work will not stop based on comments of people. Our work is to keep going forward."