Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 1 responded to a question regarding a narrative circulated on social media by the BJP’s IT Cell referring to Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi as ‘Paijaan’.
The remarks were made during an interaction with senior journalists in Assam on the first day of the New Year, where the Chief Minister briefly addressed key developments from 2025 and responded to media queries.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 1 commented on a BJP IT Cell narrative referring to Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi as ‘Paijaan’. Responding to a journalist’s question, Sarma said he does not closely follow social media posts and added that details regarding Gogoi’s family connections would be released later.
CM’s response to the journalist’s question
When asked about the BJP IT Cell’s portrayal of Gaurav Gogoi on social media, the Chief Minister initially said he does not pay attention to such posts.
“I don’t see these,” Dr Sarma said in his first response.
He later added remarks linking the description to what he described as Gogoi’s background, stating that details would be made public at a later stage.
“I don’t see who writes what on social media. His family has deep connections with Pakistan. We will soon release all the details about that,” the Chief Minister said.
He concluded his response by reiterating his position, without citing specific evidence during the interaction.
Context of the interaction
The exchange took place during a closed-door interaction with senior journalists, where the Chief Minister discussed governance issues, political developments, and administrative milestones from the previous year. The question of Gaurav Gogoi arose in the context of political narratives circulating online.
No official documentation or supporting material was released during the interaction to substantiate the claims mentioned by the Chief Minister.
Political reactions awaited
At the time of filing this report, there was no immediate response from Gaurav Gogoi or the Indian National Congress regarding the Chief Minister’s remarks. It also remains unclear when the state government plans to release the details referred to by Dr Sarma.
Why this matters
The remarks come amid heightened political exchanges ahead of upcoming electoral and parliamentary developments. Statements made by senior political leaders during official interactions often attract public and political scrutiny, particularly when they involve allegations or personal references.
What happens next
The Chief Minister indicated that further information would be shared in the future. Any official disclosure or response from the concerned parties is expected to clarify the matter further.
Frequently Asked Questions
He made the remarks on January 1 during an interaction with senior journalists in Assam.
As of now, there has been no public response from Gaurav Gogoi or his party regarding the comments.
