CM Sarma's Bold Accusations: Political Tensions Escalate in Assam

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress and its president Gaurav Gogoi of compromising Assam's identity for personal interests. Sarma alleged that an Assam MP has secret ties with Pakistan and favored a particular community. He condemned controversial statements implying cultural transformations in Assam's districts.

In a series of pointed allegations that have heightened political tensions in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Congress party and its state president, Gaurav Gogoi, of forsaking the state's welfare for vested interests. Sarma claims the Congress has aligned with a specific community, undermining Assam's identity.

Though he abstained from naming any individuals directly, Sarma alluded to an MP from Assam maintaining undisclosed contacts with Pakistan. He strongly suggested that these ties are a betrayal to the state and indicated forthcoming revelations by the end of the month.

The chief minister voiced concerns over controversial declarations made by new Congress members, casting doubts on transformational rhetoric regarding Assam's regions. Sarma reinforced the need to maintain Assam's cultural and historic integrity amid alleged foreign influences.

(With inputs from agencies.)