Archive · 29 May 2025
Gogoi, Sarma Clash Over Pakistan Visit Allegations
A political feud has erupted between Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi.
Sarma accuses Gogoi of having ties with Pakistan, a claim Gogoi denies and calls 'ludicrous.'
Gogoi admits to visiting Pakistan in 2013, attributing it to his wife's work on a climate change project.
Sarma, however, claims Gogoi is concealing deeper connections, promising to reveal more details on September 10.
Gogoi accuses Sarma of creating a 'C-grade Bollywood movie' and a BJP tactic.
The situation includes further allegations about Gogoi's wife and an alleged smear campaign.
Gaurav Gogoi and Himanta Biswa Sarma are engaged in a political dispute.
Sarma alleges Gogoi has links to the Pakistani establishment.
Gogoi admits to visiting Pakistan in 2013.
Sarma plans to reveal more information on September 10.
Gogoi accuses Sarma of a smear campaign.
- Who
- Gaurav Gogoi, Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Allegations of ties to Pakistan
- When
- 2013, September 10
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- Sarma claims Gogoi has links with the Pakistani establishment
Gaurav Gogoi
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Pakistan Link
Gaurav Gogoi
Gogoi refutes the accusations, calling them part of a political plot.
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Sarma believes the case is not closed and further details will be revealed on September 10.
- Accuser
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Accused
- Gaurav Gogoi
- Allegation
- Links with the Pakistani establishment
- Gogoi's Response
- Claims allegations are 'ludicrous and ridiculous'
- Sarma's Claim
- Gogoi's visit to Pakistan was more than just a visit
- Date for Information Release
- September 10
Sources
Wife went for climate project, I visited once: Gaurav Gogoi on Pak link claim
'Plot of C-grade movie': Congress' Gaurav Gogoi clarifies on wife's 'Pakistan links'; 'truth will be revealed on September 10', says Assam CM Sarma
‘Proximity to Pakistan’ or ‘political cinema’? Himanta Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi trade barbs over 2013 visit claim
Pakistan link: Himanta-Gaurav spat intensifies