"Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma alleges that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi spent fifteen days in Pakistan; claims his children are not Indian citizens"
In a shocking turn of events, Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has flung some explosive allegations that could potentialy shake up the Congress party in the state. Sarma has asserted that Congress MP, Gaurav Gogoi, spent 15 days in Pakistan without notifying the government. Furthermore, he's claimed that Gogoi's children are no longer Indian citizens and have secured citizenship in a foreign nation. Sarma stands by his claims, stating he takes complete responsibility for them.
On X, Sarma made the initial bombshell revelation, declaring, "I say this with full responsibility - the minor children of one Member of Parliament from Assam are no longer citizens of India. But this is just the beginning. There is much more yet to be revealed."
Prior to this, Sarma hinted at the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) that has amassed critical evidence regarding the matter. "A member of India's Parliament, who is the son of a former CM, goes to Pakistan via the Attari border and stayed there for 15 days," he said, alleging that Gogoi had applied for citizenship of another country for his children.
Sarma further fuelled the controversy by stating, "I have evidence that Gaurav Gogoi's son and daughter are not Indian citizens. We are examining what he did there (Pakistan) for 15 days. There is no tourist place in Pakistan; it is only a terrorist adda. It is 100 per cent confirmed that he went there, but what did he do there in 15 days?"
Previously, Sarma had posed questions to Gogoi over his wife's work in India while receiving a salary from a Pakistani NGO, and the Indian citizenship status of his wife and children. He posted on X, asking, "Did you visit Pakistan for a continuous period of 15 days? If so, could you kindly clarify the purpose of your visit? Does your wife indeed receive a salary from a Pakistan-based NGO while residing and working in India? If so, may we ask why a Pakistan-based organisation is paying a salary for activities conducted in India? What is the citizenship status of your wife and your two children? Are they Indian citizens, or do they hold citizenship in another country?"
Although, Gogoi has dismissed the allegations, describing them as politicising the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and indulging in petty politics. In response, Gogoi posed his own set of questions, challenging Sarma to step down if he fails to substantiate Gogoi and his wife's claims of being agents of an enemy country.
Despite Gogoi's denial of these allegations, Sarma has threatened to expose the information before September 2025[5]. Currently, there is no official confirmation or clarification from Gogoi about the purpose of any such visit, or about his children's citizenship status, if they have indeed spent time in Pakistan[3]. This intriguing situation continues to generate political debate and speculation as it unfolds.
- The controversy surrounding Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's son and daughter's Indian citizenship was sparked by Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, who claims they are no longer Indian citizens and have obtained citizenship in a foreign country.
- Sarma has alleged that Gogoi, a member of India's parliament, spent 15 days in Pakistan without notifying the government, raising questions about potential policy violations and possible ties to war-and-conflicts.
- In an apparent move to investigate the matter, Sarma hinted at the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) that has gathered critical evidence related to Gogoi's visit and citizenship allegations.
- As the general-news unfolds, both politicians have engaged in a heated exchange, with Sarma threatening to expose the information before September 2025, and Gogoi denying the allegations and accusing Sarma of engaging in crime-and-justice issues for political gain.
- Thefocus of parliamentary politics and policy-and-legislation has now shifted to include this intriguing situation, generating heated debates and speculation among citizens about the validity of the allegations and the potential implications for national security.
