Overview

• Akhil Gogoi, MLA and Raijor Dal leader, apologized for labeling Muslims voting for the BJP as 'kaafirs' during an April 26 rally in Assam's Naoboicha constituency.
• In a late-night video message, Gogoi admitted his comments were inappropriate, citing his hectic campaign schedule as a factor in the misstep.
• Party colleagues criticized Gogoi for making a communal statement, which he acknowledged as a deviation from his progressive ideals.
• The Assam Aam Aadmi Party has filed a separate police complaint over an unrelated alleged remark by Gogoi linking a Kashmir attack to Article 370's abrogation.
• Raijor Dal has also lodged a complaint against a fake social media post falsely attributing remarks about China to Gogoi, adding to the controversies surrounding him.