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Sarma challenged Gogoi to file a defamation case against him if he had the “courage” to do so.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi | File Image
In a fresh escalation of political tensions in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, calling him a “Pakistani agent” allegedly “planted by foreign powers” in India.
Sarma challenged Gogoi to file a defamation case against him if he had the “courage” to do so. He further added that he would “prove” his allegations after “justice is given to Zubeen Garg,” referring to the ongoing investigation into the case involving the popular Assamese singer.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Gaurav Gogoi is a Pakistani agent. He is a pure Pakistani agent. If he has the courage, lodge a defamation case against me. What I have is the evidence, he is a 100 per cent Pakistani agent. He has been planted by foreign power in our country. He is a planted person. I am saying this with facts. As a Chief Minister, I am saying that he is a pure Pakistani agent. After giving justice to Zubeen Garg, I will prove it.”
Sarma’s remarks are part of a continuing political feud between Assam’s BJP-led government and the Congress. The Chief Minister’s accusations centre around claims of foreign links involving Gogoi’s wife, Elizabeth Colburn, a British national.
According to Sarma, Colburn allegedly has “connections with Pakistan-based individuals and organisations,” a claim that both Gogoi and his wife have categorically denied. The allegations stem from what Sarma described as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report submitted to the Assam Cabinet, though no details of the report have been made public due to its “sensitive nature.”
Gaurav Gogoi, who represents Kaliabor in Parliament and serves as the Deputy Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, has dismissed the accusations as baseless and politically motivated. Congress leaders have also condemned the remarks, calling them an attempt to divert public attention from pressing governance issues in the state.
While Sarma insists he will soon “present evidence” of Gogoi’s alleged foreign ties, no concrete proof has yet been made public.
Shuddhanta Patra, a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience, serves as Senior Sub‑Editor at CNN News 18. With expertise across national politics, geopolitics, business news, she has influenced public…Read More
Shuddhanta Patra, a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience, serves as Senior Sub‑Editor at CNN News 18. With expertise across national politics, geopolitics, business news, she has influenced public… Read More
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November 01, 2025, 09:38 IST
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