Sarma Draws Line "No Room for ‘Pak Agents’ in Assam"

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma escalated his ongoing feud with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on January 18, 2026, during a public address in Guwahati. Without directly naming Gogoi, Sarma asserted that “no resident of Assam would bow before a Pakistani agent,” a pointed reference amid allegations of foreign influence. This comes as tensions rise ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with Sarma positioning the BJP as guardians of national integrity against opposition figures. The remark drew sharp reactions from Congress leaders, who dismissed it as baseless political mudslinging aimed at diverting attention from governance issues like unemployment and infrastructure in the state.

Sarma’s comments build on previous accusations where he labeled Gogoi a “Pakistan agent planted by foreign powers,” claims that surfaced in October 2025. He has promised to release evidence by month’s end upon returning from Davos, intensifying scrutiny on Gogoi’s alleged ties. Gogoi, son of former CM Tarun Gogoi and a vocal critic of Sarma’s administration, has repeatedly hit back, calling the CM “unfit” for office and accusing him of using divisive tactics to consolidate power. The Congress MP has demanded proof, framing the attacks as personal vendetta rooted in their history of bad blood since Sarma’s switch from Congress to BJP in 2015.

The controversy has roots in broader political shifts, including Gogoi’s recent appointment as Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president, signaling the party’s aggressive push for revival. Sarma’s digs often reference Gogoi’s marriage to a British citizen, implying a “shift in interest” post-wedding, though without substantiation. Political analysts view this as a strategy to polarize voters along nationalist lines, especially in border-sensitive Assam. Opposition parties have rallied behind Gogoi, urging the CM to focus on real issues like flood management and ethnic harmony rather than “fabricated narratives.”

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This isn’t the first clash; past exchanges include debates over “Operation Sindoor” and parliamentary confrontations. Sarma’s latest statement has sparked social media buzz, with supporters praising his “bold stance” while critics label it inflammatory. As elections loom, such rhetoric could deepen divisions, prompting calls for restraint from civil society groups to maintain communal peace.

The episode underscores Assam’s volatile political landscape, where personal rivalries intersect with national security tropes. With Gogoi vowing to expose Sarma’s “failures,” the duel is set to intensify, potentially shaping voter sentiment in the run-up to polls. Experts warn that unchecked allegations risk eroding public trust in institutions, urging fact-based discourse over sensationalism.

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