Himanta Biswa Sarma Intensifies Political Attacks, Linking Gaurav Gogoi to a 2015 Event with Pakistan’s High Commissioner

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again targeted Congress leader and Jorhat Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi, this time questioning his past involvement in an open event with Pakistan’s former high commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, in 2015. The political feud between the two leaders has been escalating ever since Sarma left the Congress in 2015, amid growing tensions with Tarun Gogoi’s leadership and his son Gaurav’s rising influence within the party.

Sarma Draws a Controversial Link Between Gogoi’s Marriage and His Parliamentary Interests in Defence Matters

Sarma did not explicitly name Gaurav Gogoi in his recent post on X (formerly Twitter), but he shared an image from the event in which the MP is seen seated beside Basit. The Assam CM also raised questions about the correlation between Gogoi’s marriage to a British citizen and his growing interest in sensitive defence matters within Parliament. According to Sarma, an analysis of Gogoi’s parliamentary inquiries shows a shift in focus toward issues such as India’s arms factories, Coast Guard radar installations, transit routes for trade with Iran, and other security-related concerns.

Allegations of Influence and Timing: Questions Raised Over International Connections

Further intensifying his attack, Sarma suggested that Gogoi’s wife’s professional background required greater scrutiny. He claimed that before marrying Gogoi, she had worked for an American senator known for close ties with the Pakistani establishment and had also spent time in Pakistan, working for an organization widely speculated to have links with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Sarma insinuated that the timing of these events added layers of intrigue to Gogoi’s evolving political stance and activities in Parliament.

Gaurav Gogoi Dismisses Allegations, Calls Sarma’s Attacks a Political Diversion

Reacting to the allegations, Gaurav Gogoi dismissed Sarma’s claims as “laughable” and an attempt to divert public attention from more pressing issues in Assam. He stated that similar attacks were made against him and his family during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, yet the people of Jorhat had reposed their faith in him by electing him as their representative. Gogoi also questioned the Assam CM’s motivations behind repeatedly targeting his wife’s citizenship status.

Political Responses and Assam’s Upcoming Assembly Elections: A Battle of Narratives

On Wednesday, while on an official visit to Singapore, Sarma posted several messages on X questioning why Gogoi’s wife had not yet acquired Indian citizenship. Gogoi responded by stating that such remarks were nothing but political propaganda, designed to fuel controversy ahead of the 2026 Assam assembly elections. He reiterated his confidence that the people of Assam would see through these tactics and deliver a fitting response at the ballot box.

A Clash of Political Ideologies: The Larger Implications of the Himanta-Gogoi Feud

The ongoing war of words between Sarma and Gogoi highlights deeper ideological and strategic divides between the BJP and the Congress in Assam. While Sarma has positioned himself as a strong nationalist leader, often using aggressive rhetoric against the opposition, Gogoi has sought to counter these attacks by focusing on governance and public welfare issues. As Assam gears up for its next assembly elections, this political battle is likely to intensify, with both leaders vying to sway public opinion in their favor.

Final Thoughts: Political Controversies and Their Impact on Public Perception

As political rivalries take center stage, it remains to be seen how these narratives will shape Assam’s political landscape. Will the electorate be influenced by Sarma’s persistent questioning of Gogoi’s ties and parliamentary interests, or will they view these allegations as a diversion from more pressing state issues? One thing is certain—this ongoing battle will continue to dominate Assam’s political discourse in the coming months.