Assam’s political temperature soared after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unleashed a barrage of claims against Congress parliamentarian Gaurav Gogoi, alleging mysterious Pakistan links backed by SIT evidence. In a swift counterstrike, Gogoi labeled the charges a smokescreen to shield the CM’s family from a massive 4,000-acre land encroachment controversy.
Addressing reporters, Gogoi recounted his Taxila journey as an educational pilgrimage to one of the world’s oldest universities. ‘It’s not in the heart of Pakistan; the CM is deliberately confusing the public,’ he retorted, tying it directly to the land scam rocking the government.
Detailing his Pakistan visit, the MP explained it occurred months post-wedding with his spouse, who participated in a global NGO initiative. ‘Our group included NGOs from various nations, focused purely on grassroots insights—no political or suspicious engagements,’ Gogoi clarified unequivocally.
Shifting to the Zubin Garg homicide, Gogoi slammed investigators for inconsistencies with international reports from Singapore. ‘Local agencies are hiding the real story to protect interests,’ he claimed, urging a thorough, unbiased inquiry.
Sarma’s presser ignited this firestorm, but Gogoi’s poised response has shifted focus back to governance failures. With elections on the horizon, this feud underscores deepening Congress-BJP divides in the northeast state.