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India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Big difference between going on national duty and going quietly": Assam CM Sarma targets Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over alleged Pakistan visit
Golaghat (Assam) [India], May 21 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday intensified his attack on Congress MP and Deputy LoP in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi, raising serious questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits abroad. Sarma emphasised that official visits are transparent and involve a delegation of officials, security personnel, and foreign affairs experts. Addressing a press conference, CM Sarma accused Gogoi of 'secretly' visiting Pakistan without informing the nation. He further stated that there is a difference between official diplomatic visits and personal visits, Alleging that the Congress MP has justified others' visits to Pakistan, CM Sarma asked if it meant Gogoi also went there. He highlighted that all conversations during official visits are recorded and kept in official records, stressing that comparing official visits to secret or personal ones is not justified. 'Jaswant Singh, Narendra Modi, Advani always informed the nation before visiting any country. Now, a Deputy LoP who raises questions in the Parliament, should at least know basic facts. For example, when the Pakistan PM visits India or vice versa, it is an official visit. When our PM travels abroad, he is accompanied by foreign affairs officials, security personnel and a full delegation, not alone. Every conversation from start to end is recorded and kept in official records. All this happens transparently and in broad daylight. But comparing such official visits to secret or personal ones is not justified. There is a big difference between going on national duty and going quietly without informing. Now he is justifying others' visits to Pakistan. Does that mean he went too?...' CM Sarma said in a video he posted on X. Earlier on Tuesday, Assam CM Sarma in a veiled attack on Gaurav Gogoi, remarked, 'Only a certain section of Indians finds itself restless and frustrated every time India defeats Pakistan in cricket. Only a select few dare to visit Pakistan with formal approval from its Interior Ministry. Even fewer draw salaries from Pakistani-funded NGOs. And the rarest -- and most disgraceful -- are those who go so far as to surrender their minor child's Indian passport. Unfortunately, we have a Member of Parliament from Assam who fits into all these categories. But let it be clear -- our laws know how to deal with such individuals. The nation will not tolerate betrayal.' Earlier, CM Sarma had said, 'Gaurav Gogoi had gone to Pakistan on invitation of ISI. For the first time, I want to say that he went to Pakistan at the invitation of ISI. We have that document. He went there to receive training.' The Chief Minister further claimed that Gogoi's visit was facilitated not by Pakistan's Ministry of External Affairs or Cultural Ministry, but by the Pakistan's Home Department, making it a matter of serious national concern. 'Gaurav Gogoi went there after receiving the letter from the Pakistan Home Department. He went there following the invitation of the Pakistan government. Not External Affairs, Cultural Ministry, he went there at the invitation of the Pakistan Home Department,' Sarma claimed, adding It is a 'serious considerable action will be taken.' On Sunday, strongly refuting Assam Chief Minister's 'absurd' allegation that he visited Pakistan on the invitation of ISI, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi called Himanta Biswa Sarma 'troll' and said the script followed by the BJP leader is 'worse than a B-grade film.' Responding to the CM's remarks, Gogoi, in a series of posts on X, stated, 'I am worried about the health of the Chief Minister of Assam. For some reason best known to him, I have been on his radar since my entry into Assam. He has made many baseless remarks about me in the past 13 years. The most recent one borders on insanity and the absurd.' 'It is often said that when something is bothering at home, it reflects in the person's mental state. We will ensure that after 2026, he gets to have some rest. The script the Chief Minister follows is worse than a B-grade film. To cover up one lie, a person has to say countless lies. That is exactly what the Chief Minister is doing,' Gogoi said. (ANI)
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Himanta attacks Gaurav over sympathy tweet to Pak flood victims
1 2 3 4 Guwahati: Two days after CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pledged to step down from his post if his claims about Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi 's alleged visit to Pakistan on ISI's invitation were proven false, Sarma on Tuesday initiated another attack on the latter over his three-year-old tweet expressing sympathy to the flood victims of the neighbouring country. Sarma termed Gogoi's post on Twitter on Aug 29, 2022 as 'unfortunate' and wrote that "some individuals enjoy every privilege India offers — salary, power and position — yet their loyalty lies across the border." "They draw everything from Bharat but work only for Pakistan's interests. This is betrayal," he added. Gogoi's Aug 29, 2022 post, which was made a day after India's victory over Pakistan in an Asia Cup T20 match in Dubai, reads, "While celebrating the victory of our Indian cricket team over Pakistan, we must not forget the humanitarian disaster that has claimed 1,000 lives in our neighbouring country. Unprecedented flooding has destroyed towns and homes. Pakistani people need urgent relief and support." Reacting to this, Gogoi then shared a screenshot of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's X post on the same date on Pakistan floods, where he also expressed grief and condolences. Gogoi wrote in the post, "I am worried about the Chief Minister of Assam. In his desperation, he is calling the position taken by PM Modi in 2022 a betrayal. Is he the right person for the chair of Chief Minister?" PM Modi in his post on Aug 29, 2022, wrote, "Saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 굶어도 안 빠져?! '이것' 먹고 "내장지방'' 싹~ 녹였어요! 한미 면역 DIET 더 알아보기 We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural calamity and hope for an early restoration of normalcy." Sarma on Tuesday again made a standalone post without naming Gogoi and said that only a certain section of Indians finds itself restless and frustrated every time the country defeats Pakistan in cricket. "Only a select few dare to visit Pakistan with formal approval from its interior ministry. Even fewer draw salaries from Pakistani-funded NGOs. And the rarest — and most disgraceful — are those who go so far as to surrender their minor child's Indian passport. Unfortunately, we have a Member of Parliament from Assam who fits into all these categories. But let it be clear — our laws know how to deal with such individuals. The nation will not tolerate betrayal," the CM said. Earlier on April 27, Gogoi, while reacting to Sarma's post on X allegations against the Congress MP and asking him to clarify the purpose of the alleged Pakistan visit, asked if the CM would resign if he fails to prove the allegations against Gogoi.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
The nation will not tolerate betrayal: CM Sarma slams MP Gogoi; alleges visit to Pakistan, passport surrender of minor child
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 20 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday. In a posted on his official account X, CM Sarma indirectly remarked, 'Only a certain section of Indians finds itself restless and frustrated every time India defeats Pakistan in cricket. Only a select few dare to visit Pakistan with formal approval from its Interior Ministry. Even fewer draw salaries from Pakistani-funded NGOs. And the rarest -- and most disgraceful -- are those who go so far as to surrender their minor child's Indian passport. Unfortunately, we have a Member of Parliament from Assam who fits into all these categories. But let it be clear -- our laws know how to deal with such individuals. The nation will not tolerate betrayal.' After CM Sarma's previous allegations of Gogoi visiting Pakistan on the 'invitation of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI),' the neighbouring country's spy agency, CM Sarma on Monday asserted that if he is lying in the matter, then a resolution should be brought in the Assembly and the Court can even summon him. Speaking to the media, CM Sarma asked everyone to wait till September 10, leaving everyone in doubt. 'Whether he had gone to Pakistan or not, what is his children's citizenship, whether his wife took salary from Pakistan or not, why he is waiting for the SIT, he can tell this to journalists. Himanta Biswa Sarma can tell a lie, but the Chief Minister of Assam cannot lie. If the Chief Minister of Assam lies, then a resolution should be taken out in the assembly, and the court can summon the Chief Minister. Wait till September 10,' the Assam CM said. Earlier, CM Sarma had said, 'Gaurav Gogoi had gone to Pakistan on invitation of ISI. For the first time, I want to say that he went to Pakistan at the invitation of ISI. We have that document. He went there to receive training.' The Chief Minister further claimed that Gogoi's visit was facilitated not by Pakistan's Ministry of External Affairs or Cultural Ministry, but by the Pakistan's Home Department, making it a matter of serious national concern. 'Gaurav Gogoi went there after receiving the letter from the Pakistan Home Department. He went there following the invitation of the Pakistan government. Not External Affairs, Cultural Ministry, he went there at the invitation of the Pakistan Home Department,' Sarma claimed, adding It is a 'serious considerable action will be taken.' Additionally, CM Sarma had also claimed that the Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi's children are not Indian citizens. CM Sarma had said, 'I have evidence that Gaurav Gogoi's son and daughter are not Indian citizens. We are examining what he did there (Pakistan) for 15 days. There is no tourism place in Pakistan; it is only a terrorist adda. It is 100 per cent confirmed that he went there, but what did he do there in 15 days? Robert Vadra and Gaurav Gogoi are more concerned about Pakistan than India.' CM Sarma had also inquired whether Gogoi's wife receives a salary from a Pakistan-based NGO while working in India. 'Questions for the Hon'ble Member of Parliament from the Congress Party: 1. Did you visit Pakistan for a continuous period of 15 days? If so, could you kindly clarify the purpose of your visit? 2. Does your wife indeed receive a salary from a Pakistan-based NGO while residing and working in India? If so, may we ask why a Pakistan-based organisation is paying a salary for activities conducted in India? 3. What is the citizenship status of your wife and your two children? Are they Indian citizens, or do they hold citizenship of another country? Many more questions will follow,' he posted on X. On Sunday, strongly refuting Assam Chief Minister's 'absurd' allegation that he visited Pakistan on the invitation of ISI, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi called Himanta Biswa Sarma 'troll' and said the script followed by the BJP leader is 'worse than a B-grade film.' Responding to the CM's remarks, Gogoi, in a series of posts on X, stated, 'I am worried about the health of the Chief Minister of Assam. For some reason best known to him, I have been on his radar since my entry into Assam. He has made many baseless remarks about me in the past 13 years. The most recent one borders on insanity and the absurd.' 'It is often said that when something is bothering at home, it reflects in the person's mental state. We will ensure that after 2026, he gets to have some rest. The script the Chief Minister follows is worse than a B-grade film. To cover up one lie, a person has to say countless lies. That is exactly what the Chief Minister is doing,' Gogoi said. (ANI)
