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New Delhi, Jun 24 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday sought to downplay the camping of Maharashtra"s rebel Shiv Sena MLAs in his state saying all "tourists" are welcome there.
Sarma also said he has nothing to do with the politics of Maharashtra where the survival of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government is at stake after 38 of his party"s MLAs rebelled and are currently camping at a hotel in Guwahati after being flown there in several flights.
"Some people have come to Assam.
They booked hotels.
I am happy for that.
You also come, it will help Assam"s economy.
Through this, Assam"s tourism is also getting promoted," he said after accompanying NDA"s presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu while filing her nominations here at Parliament complex.
Asked about the ongoing political developments in Maharashtra, he said he cannot comment on it as it is a big state.
"How can I comment on Maharashtra.
It is a big state.