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Guwahati, Nov 25 (IANS) Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday demanded that the state government reveal the “real mastermind” behind the case related to singer Zubeen Garg, alleging that crucial information was being hidden from the public.
Speaking to reporters at Biswanath Chariyali, Gogoi referred to the names mentioned in the Assam Assembly and questioned who was allegedly directing those involved.
He claimed that the government has failed to provide complete clarity and people, especially in rural areas, are beginning to lose faith that justice will be served.
“The government has talked about some individuals, but who is the mastermind behind it? It has not been made public. Instead of transparency, confusion is being created through different narratives,” Gogoi said.
He accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of failing to honor his earlier assurance of making public the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report.
According to Gogoi, the Chief Minister had promised to release the findings in the first phase but has not done so till now. He claimed that the way it handled the issue has embarrassed the government even in its own political circles.
The Congress leader also alleged that a wider conspiracy is underway to influence the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. He claimed that some of the recent decisions and administrative actions are aimed at helping the ruling party remain in power.
Gogoi said the Congress has strengthened its block level agents and booth level monitoring teams to ensure transparency in the electoral process.
“To save his chair, the Chief Minister is trying to bring voters from other states and include their names in the voter list of Assam. This is dangerous for the future of democracy in Assam,” he alleged. He urged citizens and political parties to remain vigilant against any kind of electoral manipulation.
Meanwhile, addressing party workers, former APCC president Ripun Bora accused the ruling BJP of failing to achieve meaningful development in the last decade, while another former state Congress chief Bhupen Bora, referring to the heritage of Assam’s cultural symbols, said unity and harmony in the state must be preserved at all costs.
He stressed that the people of Assam will not allow divisive forces to weaken the social and democratic fabric of the state.
–IANS
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