Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made sharp allegations against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, claiming that the politician went “digitally silent” for over 10 days during a visit to Pakistan. Sarma also revealed that Pakistan’s Interior Ministry had reportedly altered Gogoi’s visa permissions during that period, raising questions about his activities abroad.
“Digital Silence” During Pakistan Visit Raises Questions
Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma said, “When Gaurav Gogoi visited Pakistan in 2013, the Interior Ministry there changed his permission to visit certain cities. During that time, he was completely silent on digital platforms, which naturally raises concerns about what he was doing.”
The Chief Minister hinted that Gogoi might have undergone some form of training while staying in Islamabad for 10 days.
“The person we knew changed completely after those 10 days,” Sarma claimed. “He visited Pakistan in December 2013 and became a Lok Sabha MP in 2014. After entering Parliament, he started raising questions on sensitive national security issues, which makes me suspect that Pakistan intelligence may have influenced him during the visit.
Security Concerns Inside Assam
CM Sarma also voiced concern over the fact that Gaurav Gogoi lived in the Assam Chief Minister’s bungalow while Tarun Gogoi was in office.
“Someone who quietly visits Pakistan and resides in the Chief Minister’s residence poses a serious threat to state security,” Sarma warned.
He emphasized that the allegations went beyond routine political controversies, citing the involvement of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and Elizabeth Gogoi, the MP’s wife.
Allegations of Grave National Significance
The Chief Minister stressed that the matter carries national implications due to Gaurav Gogoi’s position in Parliament.
“These are extremely serious allegations. When a sitting Member of Parliament, who is also the Deputy Leader of the Congress party in Parliament, is linked in any way to Pakistan, it becomes a matter of grave concern,” Sarma said.
The CM’s remarks have already sparked intense political debate in Assam, with questions arising about diplomatic, security, and ethical dimensions of MPs’ overseas visits.
