Overview

• Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has publicly questioned Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi about a 15-day visit to Pakistan and alleged his wife receives a salary from a Pakistan-based NGO.
• Sarma also raised doubts about the citizenship status of Gogoi’s wife and children, suggesting they may not be Indian citizens.
• Gogoi has countered these claims, demanding Sarma resign if he fails to prove the allegations and accusing him of protecting a coal-mining syndicate involved in illegal activities.
• The Enforcement Directorate has reportedly uncovered large-scale illegal coal-mining operations in Assam, with Rs 1.58 crore in cash seized and evidence of fake invoices.
• Sarma has promised to release evidence supporting his accusations against Gogoi by September 10, 2025, as formal investigations by the SIT and ED continue.