Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken legal action against senior Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel, and Jitendra Singh Alwar, filing civil and criminal defamation cases seeking Rs 500 crore in damages. The move intensifies the ongoing political clash between the ruling BJP and the opposition party. Sarma emphasized that he will not succumb to political pressure or personal attacks, challenging the Congress leaders to substantiate their allegations in court.
The Chief Minister’s decision to pursue legal action follows his public declaration of intent to respond to the allegations made by Congress leaders. Sarma accused the Congress of engaging in coordinated character assassination and political theatrics, alleging that the attacks were orchestrated by the Gandhi family. He urged the opposition to concentrate on governance issues rather than resorting to personal vilification.
The confrontation escalated after a press conference at Rajiv Bhawan, where Gaurav Gogoi, accompanied by Bhupesh Baghel, launched a digital platform named ‘WhoIsHBS.com’ to scrutinize Sarma’s political career and governance approach. Gogoi claimed the platform contained evidence related to the Chief Minister’s public life and aimed to enhance transparency and accountability in Assam. Baghel echoed the importance of these principles as the state approaches significant political milestones.
