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News India Live, Digital Desk: Just before the Assam Assembly elections 2026, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in a press conference claimed that Gaurav Gogoi has links with anti-India forces, citing “Pakistan files” (SIT report).
4 major allegations of Himanta Biswa Sarma
Secret Pakistan Trip: CM alleged that Gaurav Gogoi Pakistan secretly for 10 days in 2013 Had gone, information about which he did not give to Indian agencies. He termed it as “questionable training”.
Wife accused of spying: Himanta claimed that Gogoi’s British wife, Elizabeth Colburnwhile working for an organization (LEAD), was taking salary from Pakistan and sending confidential information of India there.
Relationship with Pakistani agent: It was alleged that the Gogoi family had ties to Pakistani citizens. Ali Tauqeer Shaikh Who is conspiring to derail India’s development.
Misuse of parliamentary data: The CM said that the questions Gogoi asks in Parliament may be influenced by Pakistani interests. Investigate this matter now Central Agencies (MHA) Has been handed over.
Priyanka Gandhi’s counterattack (The Response)
Today, 20 February 2026 Priyanka Gandhi, in Guwahati on 27 September, described the allegations as “low-level politics”:
“badge of honour”: Priyanka said that Gaurav Gogoi is being targeted because he is walking on the right path. For them this attack is like a ‘Badge of Honour’.
It is wrong to target the family: He said that there can be differences in politics, but no children and family Dragging him into false allegations is a cowardly act.
Distraction from real issues: Priyanka alleged that the youth of Assam are demanding employment and women security, but the CM is only creating an atmosphere of “polarisation” and “fear” as he is losing the elections.
Gaurav Gogoi’s side
Gaurav Gogoi has described these allegations as “ridiculous and madness”. He challenged that if the government had any evidence then why was he not arrested? He said his wife’s career was transparent and her visit to Pakistan was part of an international youth exchange programme.
political impact of the controversy
| Party | stand/strategy |
|---|---|
| BJP | To corner Congress on the issue of nationalism and security. Making ‘SIT Report’ an election weapon. |
| Congress (INC) | To garner sympathy by calling it a ‘personal attack’ and to make unemployment and corruption the main issue. |
