‘Gaurav Gogoi is a Pakistani agent, dare him to sue me’: Himanta drops poll-time bombshell

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 29 launched a sharp political attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that he is a “Pakistani agent” and claiming that his wife is also a Pakistani. 

Throwing an open challenge, Sarma said that if Gogoi has the courage, he should file a case against him.

The Chief Minister made the remarks while speaking to reporters after distributing financial assistance to 37,000 women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Yojana in the Teok Assembly segment. The event was held at the playground of Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology. Under the scheme, beneficiaries were given cheques of Rs 10,000 each to support women-led entrepreneurship.

Sarma said facts related to Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged links with Pakistan would be made public in February. He asserted that the truth would come out, adding that if the allegations were false, they would be proven as such, and if true, the reality would be exposed before the people.

Hinting at the political roadmap ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, the Chief Minister indicated that elections could be held before Bohag Bihu. 

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He said the timing would depend on public sentiment and that the Election Commission could announce the poll schedule at any time. On ticket distribution, Sarma said candidates have already been finalised in constituencies where there is only one aspirant, while in seats with multiple contenders, winnability will be the key criterion.

He also made it clear that recent entrants into the BJP should not expect tickets, stressing that the party would prioritise workers who have consistently worked on the ground for the last five years.

Taking a swipe at Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi, Sarma said he makes statements morning and evening without substance, while the government speaks with purpose and faith in God. Attacking the Congress, the Chief Minister described the party as a “dark chapter of history” and accused it of settling the Miya community in Assam.

Reacting to statements made by Assam Jatiya Parishad leader Lurinjyoti Gogoi, Sarma said paying tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee is not a challenge. He added that if Lurinjyoti Gogoi were to sever ties with the Congress alliance, a statue would be installed in his honour in front of the BJP office. Sarma further alleged that Lurinjyoti Gogoi merely follows Rahul Gandhi and lacks an independent political identity.

The Chief Minister’s remarks have further intensified political tensions in Assam as the state moves closer to the Assembly elections.