HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, June 6: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday took a fresh jibe at Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, sarcastically remarking that Gogoi might “settle abroad any day.”
While assessing the flood situation in the Sribhumi district, Sarma said, “In his [Gaurav Gogoi’s] family of four members, three are British citizens. It is a good thing he visited Silchar to see the flood situation recently. This is significant—otherwise, he might settle abroad any day.”
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The chief minister added with sarcasm, “I cannot imagine the situation at the dining table in the family of the Congress leader, where three members are British citizens and he is the only Indian citizen.”
Sarma also suggested that the Congress party is losing ground in minority-dominated areas and could face a major setback in next year’s assembly elections.
“I have received reports from police that during recent programs led by the new state Congress chief, minority communities did not turn up in large numbers. In Laharighat, where 5 lakh minority people reside, only about 5,000 people attended the Congress event,” he claimed.
Highlighting differences between his political journey and that of Gogoi, Sarma said, “I was not born with a golden spoon. My father was not the chief minister of Assam. I’ve reached this stage after a lot of struggle. Moreover, in my family, all members are Indian citizens—unlike someone whose family has at least three British citizens.”
The chief minister visited two flood-affected districts—Sribhumi and Hailakandi—and met people taking shelter in relief camps. He directed district administrations to ensure adequate supply of essential items to displaced residents.
Road connectivity to the Barak Valley has been severely impacted by recent torrential rains.
Speaking on infrastructure, Sarma said, “Work on the East-West Corridor between Guwahati and Silchar via Dima Hasao district is progressing well. Except for a 5-km stretch, the rest of the road will be completed by early 2026. We plan to build an elevated road on that 5-km portion.”
