Accusations Fly: Assam CM Alleges Congress Leader’s Pakistan Ties
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi's family of maintaining bank accounts in Pakistan, implying dangerous links. Sarma announced an upcoming press conference to divulge further details. The exchange follows claims by Gogoi about Sarma’s alleged land grabs, prompting Sarma to pursue defamation action.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has levelled serious accusations against Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, alleging his family's involvement with Pakistan through active bank accounts located there. These charges were brought to light at a recent BJP event, stirring significant political tension.
Sarma suggested that Gogoi has maintained potentially dangerous connections with Pakistan, hinting at more revelations to come ahead of a scheduled February 8 press conference. The fallout from these allegations has seen both parties engaged in a heated exchange.
Gogoi has countered by accusing Sarma of illegally acquiring vast areas of land in Assam. In response, Sarma has vowed to file defamation suits against leading Congress figures, including Gogoi, for disseminating what he describes as 'false and malicious' statements.
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