1. Gaurav Gogoi, Congress MP, accuses BJP of misusing state machinery like the IT department and CBI to target opposition figures.
2. He highlights the significance of Rahul Gandhi’s “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” in bolstering opposition unity and resilience against the BJP’s tactics.
3. Gogoi’s allegations come amidst heightened political tensions as the Lok Sabha elections draw near.
Guwahati, Feb 26: Congress leader and Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi has leveled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of using state apparatus like the Information Technology (IT) department and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to target opposition leaders.
Addressing the media on February 26, Gogoi pointed out that the ongoing “Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra” led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has instilled confidence in the opposition’s strength against the BJP.
He emphasized that in the absence of a robust opposition, Rahul Gandhi has been effectively playing the role of holding the ruling party accountable.
Gogoi expressed concern over the BJP’s alleged misuse of government agencies like the IT department and the CBI to suppress opposition voices, hindering their ability to perform their duties.
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As the political landscape heats up in anticipation of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, both the BJP and the Congress have engaged in a war of words, with accusations and counter-accusations becoming increasingly common as polling day draws near.
Meanwhile, the Congress party in Assam is grappling with internal turmoil as one of its senior leaders, Rana Goswami, has tendered his resignation from the position of organisational in-charge of Upper Assam.
Speculation is rife that Goswami may defect to the BJP in the coming days, dealing another blow to the already beleaguered Congress in the state.