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Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 01:11 IST
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called Gaurav Gogoi a tourist in Assam politics, questioning his knowledge and commitment, and dismissed his BOR Asom vision
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi | File Image
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday harshly criticised Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, accusing him of having minimal commitment or understanding of Assam’s politics and society. The Chief Minister labelled Gogoi a “tourist" in Assam politics, asserting that he visited the state briefly and is now seeking political advantage. Addressing the media, CM Sarma said Gogoi lacks basic political knowledge about Assam. “If someone asks him to name the constituencies from Tinsukia district to Golaghat district in Upper Assam, he will not be able to answer properly," Sarma remarked. These comments were made in response to Gogoi’s reported claim that the Congress party would win 50 seats in Upper Assam. CM Sarma highlighted that the claim itself shows a lack of understanding, as Upper Assam has only 42 Assembly constituencies. According to Sarma, this indicates that Gogoi lacks deep roots in Assam or a clear grasp of the state’s political and social dynamics.
Further criticising Gogoi, CM Sarma questioned his claim of building a “BOR Asom" (Greater Assam), a concept Gogoi has reportedly mentioned in recent speeches. “He talks about building a greater Assam that includes all communities and religions, but his own children are not Assamese," Sarma said. “He speaks of greater Assam, yet he has not fulfilled even the basic norms. He could not even change the citizenship status of his children." The Chief Minister continued, “A person whose children are not Assamese—how can he claim that he will build a greater Assam? In such a BOR Asom, only the Miyans will remain."
Concluding his remarks, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma advised the public not to take Gaurav Gogoi seriously. “People should not pay attention to him. I don’t think he speaks on any serious matter," the Chief Minister stated.
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First Published:
January 29, 2026, 01:08 IST
News politics 'He's A Tourist': CM Himanta Says Gaurav Gogoi Has 'Least Responsibility' Towards Assam
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