Priyanka Gandhi slams Himanta for targeting Gogoi family over alleged Pak links

During her two-day visit to Assam, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi criticized Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for making allegations against the Gogoi family regarding purported links to Pakistan. Gandhi's remarks came as the state prepares for upcoming assembly elections, which have heightened political tensions. She emphasized that such accusations are politically motivated and intended to divert attention from pressing local issues, including unemployment and inflation. The Gogoi family, particularly former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, has been a prominent figure in Assam's political landscape, and Gandhi's defense of them highlights the Congress party's effort to consolidate support in a region where they aim to regain influence. This incident underscores the escalating political rivalry in Assam as parties gear up for the elections, with leaders resorting to intense rhetoric to rally their bases.