Gaurav Gogoi
Assam Congress Launches 'Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress' Campaign to Gather Public Aspirations Ahead of 2026 Elections
Dec 06, 2025 01:52 am CST
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee is implementing a new grassroots outreach initiative called 'Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress' that will deploy over 3,000 'Aspiration Boxes' across 35 districts to collect citizen feedback for shaping their 2026 election manifesto. Led by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, the campaign launches December 6 in Dibrugarh and aims to connect with diverse communities throughout Assam.
Assam Government Opens Dialogue with Protesters Over Scheduled Tribe Status for Six Indigenous Communities
Dec 01, 2025 01:10 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has extended an invitation for discussions with protesters opposing the report on granting Scheduled Tribe status to six indigenous communities. The government maintains that the proposed changes would not affect existing tribal rights, while opposition Congress claims the move could create division between communities. Cabinet ministers have been appointed to meet with tribal organizations to clarify the report's details.
Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Himanta Sarma of Manipulating Voter Lists Ahead of 2026 Assam Elections
Nov 20, 2025 09:23 am CST
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is attempting to add voters from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to Assam's electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Gogoi announced an eight-party opposition alliance is preparing to challenge the BJP, claiming they are "far more united and prepared than ever before" to form the next government in Assam.
Controversial "Cauliflower Post" by Assam Minister Invokes 1989 Bhagalpur Massacre Amid Bihar Election Results
Nov 16, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Assam Minister Ashok Singhal sparked nationwide outrage with a social media post referencing "Gobi farming" following NDA's Bihar election win, evoking the horrific 1989 Bhagalpur massacre where Muslims were killed and buried under cauliflower fields. The post has drawn condemnation from opposition leaders and legal experts for glorifying communal violence, while the minister has neither deleted nor apologized for the controversial reference.
Assam Government Pursues Treason Charges Over Bangladesh Anthem Controversy in Sribhumi
Oct 30, 2025 12:59 pm CST
A major political dispute has emerged in Assam after a district Congress leader's recitation of 'Amar Sonar Bangla' (Bangladesh's national anthem) at a party event. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed legal action, potentially including treason charges, while the Congress defends the recitation as a cultural expression of Rabindranath Tagore's legacy. The controversy occurs amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations following recent regime change in Dhaka.
Understanding the Controversy: Why Bangladesh's National Anthem at Congress Event Isn't Problematic
Oct 29, 2025 03:11 pm CST
A recent controversy erupted when a Congress leader sang "Amar Sonar Bangla" at a party event in Assam, drawing criticism from BJP leaders who called Congress "Bangladesh-obsessed." This article examines the historical context of the song, written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905 as a protest against Bengal's partition, and explains why its performance by Bengali speakers in India's Barak Valley region reflects cultural heritage rather than political allegiance, despite ongoing tensions between India and Bangladesh over territorial claims.
Rahul Gandhi Honors Zubeen Garg in Assam: The Mount Kanchenjunga Connection
Oct 17, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg at his cremation site in Guwahati, sharing a personal connection to Mount Kanchenjunga - a symbol the late singer identified with. Gandhi planted a 'nahor' sapling and promised the family that the truth behind Zubeen's death in Singapore would be pursued, while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma noted the delayed timing of Gandhi's visit.
Political Tensions Escalate in Assam Over Singer Zubeen Garg's Death Investigation
Oct 08, 2025 02:04 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces legal action against those allegedly politicizing singer Zubeen Garg's drowning death in Singapore, while Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi accuses the government of derailing the investigation to protect event organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, escalating political tensions in the state.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma Reveals "Damning" SIT Report on Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi's Alleged Pakistan Connections
Oct 07, 2025 12:09 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has presented a Special Investigation Team report to the state cabinet regarding alleged Pakistani connections of Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi through his British national wife. Sarma described the findings as "damning and damaging" and plans to release details to the public soon, while Gogoi maintains the investigation is politically motivated.
Opposition Parties To File Police Complaint Against Assam BJP Over AI Video
Sep 18, 2025 12:02 am CST
Opposition parties in Assam have said they will lodge a police complaint against the BJP over a controversial artificial intelligence-generated video circulated on social media.