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Assam CM and Congress MP Trade Barbs Over Alleged Pakistan Links and Coal Scandal

Himanta Biswa Sarma and Gaurav Gogoi escalate accusations on social media, with Sarma pledging evidence by September and Gogoi highlighting alleged illegal coal mining under Sarma's administration.

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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi (L) and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (R).
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Overview

  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of a 15-day Pakistan visit and alleged his wife receives a salary from a Pakistan-based NGO.
  • Sarma questioned the citizenship of Gogoi's wife and children, claiming they might not hold Indian citizenship, while pledging to release evidence by September 10, 2025.
  • Gogoi countered by demanding Sarma's resignation if the allegations remain unproven and spotlighted Enforcement Directorate findings of illegal coal mining in Assam.
  • The ongoing feud includes a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe and potential Interpol involvement to investigate alleged links to Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh.
  • The exchange reflects heightened political and security tensions in Assam, with the 2026 state elections looming and national concerns over foreign interference.