Political tensions in Assam escalated after BJP MP Dilip Saikia alleged in the Lok Sabha that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s wife was on the payroll of Pakistan. Saikia further claimed that Gogoi had visited Pakistan “at least 19 times” and accused him of aiding anti-India narratives.
During the debate on Operation Sindoor, Saikia said, “The wife of Gaurav Gogoi was on the payroll of Pakistan for many years, and the Congress leader went on to visit Pakistan at least 19 times.”
SIT Probe Into Alleged Pakistan Links
Saikia added that the Assam government has launched a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the matter. “The Assam government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the links of Gaurav Gogoi and his wife with Pakistan. The SIT has got startling revelations, and the final report will be submitted soon,” he said.
The BJP leader also alleged that Pakistani media outlets used Gogoi’s speech on Operation Sindoor to target the Indian government. “Look at the reports in Pakistan media today where they have mentioned Gaurav Gogoi’s speech several times to attack us,” Saikia added.
CM Sarma Accuses Gogoi of Acting “On Behalf of Pakistan”
Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a fierce attack on Gogoi through a post on X. “The speech delivered by our MP from Jorhat in Parliament yesterday proved beyond doubt that he acts on behalf of Pakistan,” Sarma wrote.
He further alleged that Gogoi maintained “close ties with the Pakistani establishment” and even referenced an alleged “secret trip” to Pakistan. The CM added, “With his wife and both kids holding foreign citizenship, he can leave India any time.”
Calling Gogoi “a disgrace to Assam” and “a betrayal of our pride as proud Indians,” Sarma also announced that he would present “damning” evidence on September 10. “What I will reveal on September 10 will make Rahul Gandhi regret why he appointed such a person to a leadership role,” he said.
The CM also accused Gogoi’s wife of gathering “sensitive information” for “international climate lobbies,” claiming, “We have documents to prove that his wife was collecting intelligence outputs of the Government of India. This operation is directly linked.” However, no documents have been made public yet.
(With inputs from IANS)