Assam CM Criticizes Congress MP Over Allegations of Secret Pakistan Visit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a strong critique against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, questioning the legitimacy of his alleged secret visit to Pakistan. Sarma emphasized the importance of transparency in official diplomatic trips, contrasting them with personal journeys. He accused Gogoi of justifying others' visits to Pakistan and highlighted the need for accountability among political leaders. The CM's remarks come amid ongoing political tensions, raising questions about the nature of political travel and its implications for national duty. This exchange underscores the complexities of political discourse in Assam and the broader implications for Indian politics.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 21, 2025, 20:10 IST

Assam CM's Strong Remarks on Congress MP

On Wednesday, Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, intensified his criticism of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, questioning the legitimacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips. Sarma emphasized that official visits are conducted transparently, involving a delegation of officials, security personnel, and foreign affairs experts. During a press conference, he accused Gogoi of secretly traveling to Pakistan without informing the nation.

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Sarma further clarified that there is a distinct difference between official diplomatic trips and personal journeys. He accused the Congress MP of justifying others' visits to Pakistan and questioned whether this implied that Gogoi had also traveled there. He highlighted that all discussions during official trips are documented and maintained in official records, asserting that comparing official visits to secret or personal ones is inappropriate.

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In a video posted on social media, Sarma noted that leaders like Jaswant Singh, Narendra Modi, and L.K. Advani always informed the nation before visiting any country. He stated that a Deputy Leader of Opposition, who raises questions in Parliament, should at least be aware of basic facts. For instance, when the Prime Minister of Pakistan visits India or vice versa, it is an official trip. When our Prime Minister travels abroad, they are accompanied by foreign affairs officials, security personnel, and a complete delegation, not alone.

He reiterated that every conversation during these official trips is recorded and kept in official records. This process is conducted transparently and in broad daylight. However, it is not appropriate to equate such official trips with secret or personal journeys. There is a significant difference between going on national duty and traveling quietly without notice. Now, by justifying others' trips to Pakistan, does it imply that he too has visited?