Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Assam Opposition Accuses Garukhuti Project of Money Laundering
Some politicians in Assam are arguing that a government project called Garukhuti might not be on the up-and-up.
They say that the cows brought in for the project were sold to people who don't usually raise cows.
They are worried the project is a way to hide money and want to know why certain investigators aren't looking into it.
They want the government to be open about what happened and who was involved.
Opposition in Assam alleges irregularities in the Garukhuti project.
Questions raised about the sale of Gir cows imported for the project.
Opposition leaders accuse the project of being used to launder money.
Demands for transparency, accountability, and a probe into the project are made.
Concerns raised about the selective application of central investigative agencies.
- Who
- Opposition parties including Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) and the Guwahati District Farmers’ Congress Committee, the ruling BJP-led government, and Cabinet Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah.
- What
- Allegations of financial irregularities and misuse of resources in the Garukhuti project involving the sale of Gir cows imported for agricultural purposes.
- When
- The issue was raised in press conferences and protests in late June.
- Where
- Assam, specifically in Guwahati and Dispur.
- Why
- The Opposition is demanding transparency and accountability, alleging that the project is a means of money laundering and a misuse of public funds.
Opposition's Concerns
Government's Response
Project Misuse
Opposition's Concerns
The Garukhuti project is being used to launder money.
Government's Response
No opposing view given in the article.
Cow Sales
Opposition's Concerns
Gir cows were sold to those with no connection to cattle rearing.
Government's Response
No opposing view given in the article.
Project Readiness
Opposition's Concerns
Lack of infrastructure for cow upkeep before import.
Government's Response
No opposing view given in the article.
- Project Name
- Garukhuti Project
- Cows Involved
- Gir cows
- Main Allegation
- Money laundering
- Political Parties Involved
- BJP, Congress, AJP, UPPL
- Action Demanded
- Investigation, transparency
- Location of Protest
- Dispur