Overview

• The dispute remains unresolved as of July 8, with Chief Minister Sarma defending his ally and Gogoi intensifying corruption allegations over an under-construction house in Diphu.
• Sarma credited Ronghang with delivering unprecedented development and lasting peace in Karbi Anglong under the 2021 peace accord.
• He accused “hostile forces like Pakistan” of instigating smears against regional leaders and vowed the spirit of progress would endure.
• Gogoi released a video alleging the under-construction residence belongs to a close associate of the chief minister and embodies syndicate-backed graft involving coal and betel nut schemes.
• Their escalating rhetoric underscores deeper tensions over accountability and the implementation of development initiatives in Karbi Anglong.