Updated on: Nov 04, 2025 | Guwahati

A sharp political confrontation erupted in Assam on Monday as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his allegation that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi is a “100 per cent Pakistani agent,” prompting Gogoi to challenge Sarma to make the SIT report on the matter public and take formal action if the charges are true.

Sarma Doubles Down

Sarma, speaking to reporters in Tezpur, said:

“Yes, 100 per cent. People drink milk after mixing some water. Gaurav Gogoi’s link with Pakistani agents does not have a little water, it’s 100 per cent milk. That means whatever I have said is 100 per cent correct.”

The Assam CM first leveled the charge on October 31, alleging that Gogoi was planted by a foreign power. A day later, Gogoi countered by claiming Sarma’s remarks revealed that he was “unfit” to govern Assam.

Sarma also indicated he welcomed a legal challenge from Gogoi:

“Yesterday, Debabrata Saikia asked Gaurav Gogoi to file a case. I will be happy if he files a case against me. Even if he does not, we will make public Gaurav Gogoi’s activities after filing the charge sheet in the Zubeen Garg case.”

Later, speaking in Guwahati, Sarma added that the SIT report alleging Gogoi’s links to Pakistan is currently with him. He suggested that releasing the report immediately could divert attention from the ongoing investigation into Zubeen Garg’s death, and stated the case would be addressed once the chargesheet is filed.

The SIT Probe and Alleged Links

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) had looked into alleged interference by Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, who, according to Sarma, has ties to Gogoi’s British wife, Elizabeth Colburn, and was allegedly meddling in India’s internal affairs. Sarma claimed that Colburn had traveled 19 times between India and Pakistan and was collecting sensitive government documents, particularly Intelligence Bureau (IB) reports, allegedly for Pakistani interests.

The Chief Minister also alleged that Gogoi had personally visited Pakistan on an invitation from the ISI and received training there, and that he closely collaborated with Pakistan’s establishment.

Gogoi’s Fierce Response

Gaurav Gogoi, speaking at a press conference in Hamren, rejected the allegations, calling them “ridiculous, baseless, insane and nonsense.” He challenged Sarma to make the SIT report public and take formal action if the claims were genuine:

“Let the chief minister make public the SIT investigation report. If the allegations are indeed serious, I am right here in Assam. Prove them and take action against me.”

Gogoi emphasized that public representatives are accountable to the people, not accused in a court without proof:

“Allegations made against us must be proved before the people, not hidden behind legal threats. The CM should not suggest that we go to court.”

He also reminded Sarma that despite promising to reveal details about the alleged Pakistan links by September 10, no such disclosure had occurred.

Political Backdrop

The dispute comes amid heightened tension between Assam’s BJP government and the Congress, particularly targeting Gogoi over alleged links between his wife and Pakistan. The BJP has repeatedly framed the matter as a national security concern, while Gogoi and other Congress leaders have dismissed the claims as politically motivated.

Gogoi accused Sarma of acting like an “IT cell troll” and questioned the mental state of the CM, noting the alleged claims were made without factual basis or proper investigation.

Stakes Ahead

The exchange adds to the ongoing acrimony in Assam politics, particularly with the 2026 Assembly electionsapproaching. While Sarma continues to assert the allegations against Gogoi, the Congress MP is calling for transparency and accountability, demanding that evidence be presented publicly rather than used as a political weapon.

The unfolding confrontation between the two leaders is likely to dominate Assam’s political discourse in the coming months, as both parties prepare for high-stakes electoral battles.