Assam CM Alleges Pakistani Link in Khera-Gogoi Press Meets

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday alleged that material used in recent press conferences by Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi had links to a Pakistani social media group, intensifying the political tussle ahead of the state Assembly elections. 

Addressing a press conference, Sarma said that both leaders held separate briefings in Delhi and Guwahati and claimed that the content used in those conferences was sourced from a Pakistani social media group.

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further alleged growing interest from Pakistan in Assam’s elections, stating that in the last 10 days, Pakistani channels had aired at least 11 talk shows focused on the polls, all concluding that Congress should win. Sarma said the alleged links would be examined by law enforcement agencies and warned of legal consequences. 

He claimed that presenting fraudulent documents to the public could attract serious charges under relevant legal provisions, including those related to cheating and forgery, with severe penalties.