Gaurav Gogoi Defends Youth Forum Amidst ISI Allegation Row

Senior Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi defends his Youth Forum on Foreign Policy against allegations linking it to the ISI. He emphasizes the forum's diverse diplomatic interactions since 2011. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Gogoi's wife of ties with ISI, claims rejected by Gogoi as 'false accusation'.

Senior Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi is under scrutiny following accusations from the BJP regarding his wife's alleged connections to the ISI. Gogoi, however, stood firm against the claims, emphasizing the legitimacy and broad diplomatic engagement history of the Youth Forum on Foreign Policy (YFFP), which he established in 2011.

The controversy intensified after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged, without directly naming Gogoi, that the YFFP engaged with the Pakistani High Commissioner in 2015. Gogoi responded by citing the forum's longstanding history of international diplomacy, featuring dialogues with numerous diplomats worldwide.

Amidst these accusations, Gogoi's contributions to international dialogue through the YFFP are highlighted by events like Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz's 2012 visit. Despite reduced involvement due to his parliamentary role, Gogoi remains a dedicated advisor, defending the forum's integrity in the face of political adversity.