Guwahati, February 20, 2026 — Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of engaging in personal attacks instead of concentrating on governance, development and creating jobs for the state’s youth during her arrival at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday. She defended Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and dismissed recent allegations linking him to Pakistan as politically motivated ahead of the Assembly elections.
Speaking to reporters, Priyanka Gandhi said it was inappropriate to target families and children with false claims. “There is no need to attack someone’s family or children by spreading lies. Instead of doing this, the Chief Minister should work for the development of Assam. What the youth of Assam need today are jobs and employment opportunities,” she said.
The Congress leader accused the chief minister of resorting to fear‑mongering as election season approaches, arguing that such tactics distract from pressing issues facing ordinary citizens. She portrayed Gogoi as a leader committed to value‑based politics and said attacks on him reflect the ruling party’s anxiety.
“Gaurav Gogoi is a positive individual who wants to do politics rooted in values in Assam. The Chief Minister is scared as elections approach,” Priyanka Gandhi said, adding that the accusations about Pakistan links would not be accepted by the people of Assam. “The accusations levelled by the Chief Minister against Gaurav Gogoi are not something the people of Assam will believe,” she asserted.
On the controversy involving popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, Priyanka Gandhi urged political actors to keep artistes out of partisan battles. “Zubeen Garg is the soul of Assam. He is an individual who stands above politics. There should be no politics over Zubeen Garg,” she said.
Reiterating the Congress agenda for the campaign, she said the party would focus on unemployment, rising prices and development, and would challenge the ruling BJP politically and democratically with an emphasis on respect, values and people‑centric governance.
Original Source: https://www.morungexpress.com/assam-cm-involved-in-personal-attacks-priyanka-gandhi-on-sarmas-assertions-on-gaurav-gogois-pak-links
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Publish Date: 2026-02-20 15:19:00
