Overview
- During a two-day visit to Karbi Anglong, Gogoi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of seizing decision-making authority meant for Bodoland, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao councils and centralizing it in Dispur.
- He alleged that the state government has transferred thousands of bighas of indigenous land to corporate firms, undermining council rights under the Sixth Schedule.
- Gogoi highlighted the construction of a lavish residence for the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council chief executive member, drawing parallels to the Delhi ‘Sheesh Mahal’ controversy.
- He pointed to unresolved border disputes with Meghalaya as further evidence of the BJP administration’s governance failures in tribal regions.
- The BJP-led government has yet to issue a public response as Gogoi intensifies his campaign ahead of the September Bodoland Territorial Council elections.