Assam, Apr 06: The political confrontation between the Congress and the BJP in Assam has sharpened, with Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi launching a strong counterattack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Gogoi accused the Chief Minister of consistently spreading falsehoods and evading questions related to alleged foreign assets and business interests linked to his family.
Addressing the media, Gogoi claimed that the Congress would soon bring forward details concerning the Chief Minister’s family properties and overseas ventures. He raised pointed questions about whether Sarma’s family holds a Dubai “Gold Card,” owns property abroad, and whether such details were disclosed in official election affidavits. He further warned that failure to declare such information could attract legal scrutiny and potential disqualification.
Gogoi also alleged that, if voted to power, the Congress would initiate investigations into what he described as “illegal properties and business dealings,” along with alleged links to organized networks. He called for enforcement agencies to step in if any violations are established.
The remarks come in response to recent allegations made by Sarma, who accused Congress leaders, including Gogoi and Pawan Khera, of being connected to Pakistani social media groups. The Chief Minister alleged that documents circulated by Congress leaders were digitally manipulated and sourced from foreign platforms, dismissing them as fabricated attempts to mislead the public.
Sarma further questioned Gogoi’s alleged international links, suggesting that such associations could raise concerns related to national interest. He confirmed that a police complaint has been filed and indicated that the matter has been escalated to central authorities for further examination.
The controversy originates from Congress claims regarding multiple passports and undisclosed foreign business interests allegedly linked to Sarma’s family charges the Chief Minister has firmly denied, calling the documents in question “fake.”
The political standoff comes just days before Assam heads into single-phase Assembly elections scheduled for April 9 across 126 constituencies, with results set to be declared on May 4