Gaurav Gogoi Critiques Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Amid Passport Controversy
'Reading about the Golden visa in Dubai': Gaurav Gogoi takes jibe at CM Himanta Biswa Sarma amid passport row
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Gaurav Gogoi, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over allegations regarding his wife's multiple passports. The controversy has escalated with claims of potential violations of Indian law, while Sarma maintains the passport in question is fake, supported by confirmations from the Dubai and Indian governments.
- 01Gaurav Gogoi accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of reading about the Golden visa in Dubai amid a passport controversy.
- 02Allegations suggest Sarma's wife holds multiple active passports, raising legal concerns.
- 03Sarma claims the passport in question is fake, supported by confirmations from Dubai authorities.
- 04Gogoi demands an investigation into Sarma's properties and accountability for the allegations.
- 05The Assam Police have initiated an inquiry into the claims regarding the passports.
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Gaurav Gogoi (President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee) targeted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, suggesting he was preoccupied with the Golden visa in Dubai amidst a growing passport controversy involving Sarma's wife, Rinki Bhuyan Sarma. Allegations made by Pawan Khera (Chairman of the All India Congress Committee Media and Publicity Department) claim that Sarma's wife holds multiple active passports, which could violate Indian law prohibiting dual citizenship. Khera questioned the legitimacy of her passports from two Muslim countries, insinuating a connection to Sarma's political stance against Muslims. In response, Sarma asserted that the Dubai passport in question was confirmed as fake by both Dubai and Indian authorities, stating that the photograph on the passport does not belong to his wife. He mentioned that the Assam Police are investigating the matter further, with additional reports expected soon. Gogoi has called for an investigation into Sarma's properties, emphasizing the need for accountability regarding the allegations.
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The ongoing controversy may affect public trust in the Chief Minister and the Assam government, potentially influencing political dynamics in the state.
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