Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Gaurav Gogoi’s family has bank accounts in Pakistan

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 5 made a serious allegation against Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, claiming that members of Gogoi’s family have “running bank accounts in Pakistan,” a charge that has sharply escalated political tensions in the state.

Addressing a press conference, Sarma said the Congress MP should publicly clarify how many bank accounts his family holds in Pakistan. “Today I am just giving you all a hint. his family still has a running bank account in Pakistan. If a person’s bank account is running in Pakistan, how dangerous one can be,” the Chief Minister said, without providing documentary evidence to support the claim.

Sarma further asserted that despite his earlier statements, no legal action had been initiated against him by Gogoi or his family. “When I have said this, no one has dared to file a case against me. They defamed me and I said I will file a case on February 9. Whatever I say, why they cannot file a case against me?” he asked.

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Doubling down on his remarks, the Chief Minister said his latest statement was only a preliminary disclosure and that more details would be made public soon. “Today I am saying Gaurav Gogoi’s family has a running bank account in Pakistan. This is just the hint. The rest I will expose on February 8,” Sarma said.

There was no immediate response from Gaurav Gogoi or the Congress party to the Chief Minister’s allegations. 

The remarks are expected to trigger sharp political reactions and possible legal and political counter-moves in the coming days, especially with Sarma indicating further revelations.