Assam CM alleges 'Pakistani link' in Khera-Gogoi pressers, says "11 Pakistan talk shows backed Congress win narrative"

ANIAssam assembly polls 2026 Guwahati (Assam): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday alleged that material used in recent press conferences by Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi had links to a Pakistsocial media group, intensifying the political slugfest ahead of Assembly elections in the state.

Addressing a press conference here, Sarma said, "Yesterday, Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi did two press conferences, one in Delhi, one in Guwahati...

During our research, we found that the entire material of the press conference, which took place yesterday, was supplied by a Pakistani social media group.

"Check live updates of Assembly Elections 2026He further claimed increased interest from Pakistan in Assam's upcoming elections and in supporting Congress.

"In the last 10 days, Pakistan channels have done at least 11 talk shows regarding the election in Assam, which never happened earlier. And in every talk show, the conclusion is that Congress should win.

Pakistan's link to yesterday's press conference has also now become very, very apparent," the Chief Minister said. Live EventsSarma added, "I am sure that this will be taken into consideration by the law enforcement agency.

"The Chief Minister also warned of legal consequences, alleging that the Opposition leaders used "fraudulent documents" to influence public opinion.

"Normally, when you raise a certain issue before the public with fraudulent documents, it attracts 420 and 468 of the IPC. Of course, there is a correspondence provision in new BNS.