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Assam Polls: Gogoi Slams CM Sarma's 'Pakistani Media' Claims, Mocks Rahul Gandhi 'Body Double' Remark

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has dismissed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's allegations that Pakistani media is campaigning for the Congress. Gogoi ridiculed Sarma for previously raising the issue of a body double for Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. He asserted that a wave of change is sweeping Assam as people seek freedom from a decade of oppression and corrupt administration under the BJP-led government. The state is set for single-phase assembly elections on April 9, with results due on May 4.

Key Points: Assam Polls: Gogoi Dismisses Sarma's Pakistani Media Claims

  • Gogoi slams Sarma's 'Pakistani media' claims
  • Ridicules 'body double' remark on Rahul Gandhi
  • Claims 'wave of change' in Assam
  • Elections set for April 9 in 126 constituencies
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Assam Polls: Gogoi dismisses CM Sarma's 'Pakistani media' claims, ridicules body double remark on Rahul Gandhi

Congress's Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam CM Himanta Sarma over Pakistani media claims and ridicules body double remark on Rahul Gandhi ahead of elections.

"The ground is slipping beneath his feet. - Gaurav Gogoi"

Guwahati, April 4

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday slammed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his claims that Pakistani media was campaigning for Congress, while taking a dig at the CM's earlier remark on Rahul Gandhi's alleged body double during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2024.

Speaking to ANI, Gogoi said the Chief Minister is growing increasingly desperate as "the ground is slipping beneath his feet" and ridiculed Sarma for raising the issue of a body double.

"The Chief Minister even dreams of seeing Rahul Gandhi's body double. It is sad that the Chief Minister of a state has so many problems... the ground is slipping beneath his feet," Gogoi remarked.

Earlier, CM Sarma had alleged that Gogoi and Congress were backed by Pakistani media, claiming those involved were a "left-wing liberal gang who want to finish the Sanatana."

"Daily talk shows are happening in the Pakistani media in which Gaurav Gogoi is being given a clean chit. Even the Pakistani media is campaigning for Gaurav Gogoi. Now, even you have seen just how strong his Pakistan connection is. Otherwise, are talk shows regarding the Assam elections held in Pakistan?. All these people are a left-wing liberal gang who want to finish the Sanatana," CM Sarma had said.

Gogoi, who is a Congress candidate from Jorhat constituency, also asserted that a "wave of change" is sweeping across Assam, adding that people are eager to end ten years of what he described as "oppression" and "corrupt administration" under the BJP-led government.

"They've endured oppression for ten years. They've endured corrupt administration for ten years. Now, the people of Assam want freedom, and that's why they have faith in our Congress-led alliance," he said.

The remarks come as political parties intensify campaigns in the run-up to the Assam Assembly elections, as the state is all set to go into single-phase elections on April 9, with 126 constituencies across the state.

The BJP, in alliance with Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People's Front, aims to retain power for the third consecutive time. On the other hand, Congress is challenging the BJP-led alliance with a six-party bloc including Congress, Assam Jati Parishad (AJP), Raijor Dal, CPI(M), CPI(ML), and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference.

The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Priya S
Gogoi is right to call out this desperation. The 'Pakistani media' claim feels like a tired tactic. As an Assamese voter, I'm more concerned about flood management and job creation for our youth. Hope the focus shifts soon.
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Rohit P
Honestly, both sides are getting personal. CM Sarma's work on roads and schools is visible, but these comments lower the discourse. We need a clean campaign about the future of Assam. Jai Ai Asom!
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad. The body double theory is bizarre and makes Indian politics look like a soap opera. The real issues are being completely overshadowed. Wishing for a mature debate for Assam's sake.
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Vikram M
The 'wave of change' Gogoi mentions is real in my circle. People are tired of the same old politics. Whether it's Congress or BJP, they need to deliver on promises, not just make headlines with wild accusations.
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Kavya N
As a woman in Assam, my vote will go to whoever ensures safety and education for my daughters. These political sling matches are a waste of time. Talk about women's empowerment, not Pakistani media! 🙏

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