“Mocking Gaurav Gogoi won’t hide corruption”: Mallikarjun Kharge attacks BJP

Indian National Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on April 7, launched a strong attack on the BJP leadership during a public address in Guwahati, raising allegations of corruption and questioning the Centre’s silence.

Referring to Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, Kharge criticised BJP leaders for mocking him and asked what Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Mohan Bhagwat have to say about alleged corruption. He also accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of double standards on corruption.

Kharge alleged that Assam has one of the most corrupt chief ministers in the country, intensifying his criticism of the ruling party ahead of the elections.

Raising the issue of singer Zubeen Garg, Kharge claimed that justice was delayed, stating that a fast-track court was set up only after six months. He questioned who the authorities were trying to protect.

Promising swift action, Kharge said that if Congress forms the government, it will ensure justice in the case within 100 days by expediting legal proceedings and punishing those responsible.