Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has spoken out about a controversy involving Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his British wife, Elizabeth Colburn. Sarma insists he is not targeting Gogoi but is focused on national security. He strongly defended his actions, saying, “You will be shocked in the coming months. This is not a witch hunt. I promise to protect our country’s safety.”
Sarma and the BJP have been questioning Gogoi about his wife’s supposed links to Pakistan’s ISI agency. Sarma emphasized that his duty is higher than politics and personal relationships. He takes an oath to safeguard India’s security and sovereignty.
Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi reacted to Sarma’s statements, saying that the people of Assam won’t believe the government’s claims. He promised that they will respond to what he called “political tricks” soon.
Gogoi, who is also concerned about losing the upcoming assembly elections, criticized Sarma’s actions and said they are extreme. Recently, Assam Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into comments made by a Pakistani national, Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, who discussed Assam’s and India’s internal matters on social media. Sheikh was charged under various laws.
Despite earlier tensions, the Assam Cabinet decided not to file any charges against Gogoi or his wife but asked the Director General of Police to take action against Sheikh.
Sarma has softened his stance on Gogoi, suggesting that he might be under pressure in a larger plot against India. He also mentioned serious accusations against Gogoi, saying he has raised questions in Parliament on sensitive defense issues after marrying Colburn.
Gogoi dismissed the allegations about his wife’s connections with ISI as ridiculous and said he and his family are facing unfair defamation by the BJP. He vowed to take legal action against these claims.
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