Assam Cabinet Refers Gaurav Gogoi-Linked Case to MHA, Seeks Central Agency Takeover

Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet on Saturday referred a case linked to Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and alleged foreign connections to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), citing national security implications and limitations in the state’s investigative jurisdiction.

Chief Minister and Cabinet sources said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) had gathered multiple inputs regarding alleged links involving Gogoi’s wife Elizabeth Gogoi and foreign entities, including Pakistan. The Cabinet discussed in detail the SIT report on alleged anti-India activities involving Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, advisor to the Pakistan Planning Commission, and others.

Based on the gravity of the findings and the international dimension of the case, the state government decided to transfer the matter to the Centre and appealed for investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) or any other national agency.

Officials said the state government cannot legally access sensitive cross-border telecommunication data, including alleged calls to Pakistan during 2016–17, and such information can only be retrieved by central agencies. The MHA will decide which agency will take over further investigation.

CM Sarma’s Statement

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Assam government had constituted an SIT to probe the alleged conspiracy.

“The Assam government constituted an SIT to inquire into the alleged anti-India conspiracy of Ali Tauqeer Sheikh in connivance with British citizen Elizabeth Gogoi. The case has been investigated and sensitive materials have been obtained from various sources. However, the SIT has reported that beyond a point it may not be possible to continue the investigation, as it requires Interpol assistance and highly sensitive information from the Government of India and Parliament. Therefore, it has been decided that the case will be entrusted to a central agency to be selected by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Once that is done, the state government will transfer the case accordingly,” Sarma said.

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The Cabinet also directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to register a criminal case against former Assam Congress president Bhupen Bora, LoP Debabrata Saikia and Assam Mahila Congress president Mira Borthakur over alleged misconduct during a Congress march on Friday.

“Our government will not tolerate any obscene or indecent remarks against women. Accordingly, the Cabinet has directed Assam DGP Harmeet Singh to register cases against Congress leaders Bhupen Bora, Debabrata Saikia and Mira Borthakur. Investigations will be conducted under the appropriate sections of the law,” CM Sarma said.

Gaurav Gogoi’s Response

Reacting to the allegations, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Gaurav Gogoi challenged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to present evidence publicly.

“I have requested the Chief Minister not to delay and to expose his claims one by one before the media. He should reveal his so-called allegations in public,” Gogoi said, strongly denying the accusations.

Referring to the alleged Pakistan-link controversy, Gogoi accused the Chief Minister of making false statements and challenged him to substantiate his claims with facts and documents.

Press Conference Scheduled

The Chief Minister announced that a press conference will be held tomorrow at 10:30 AM, with both national and local media expected to attend.

Key Policy and Development Decisions

Jal Jeevan Mission O&M Policy Approved

The Cabinet approved the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) policy under the Jal Jeevan Mission, which is expected to facilitate the release of pending central grants and strengthen rural drinking water systems.

Land Policy Relaxation in Dhemaji

The Cabinet relaxed restrictions under the Assam Land Revenue Act in Dhemaji town. Previously, individuals could receive a maximum of 1.5 kathas of government land; the limit has now been increased to up to 7 bighas.

Land Allocation for IIM

Land required for the proposed Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Assam was formally allocated by the Cabinet.

₹800 Crore for CM Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme

The Cabinet approved ₹800 crore for the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme to boost entrepreneurship and self-employment.

100 Bighas Land for Krishna Guru Spiritual University

The Cabinet approved the allocation of 100 bighas of land for the Krishna Guru Spiritual University.

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