Congress leaders say BJP workers hurled stones at their Assam convoy
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi claimed that a convoy of party leaders was pelted with stones in Assam by individuals he identified as BJP workers.
During a trip in Assam, a convoy carrying several Congress leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi, was allegedly assaulted with stones, according to a post by the MP on X that included an image of a dented car. Gogoi accused members of the Bharatiya Janata Party of carrying out the attack and asserted that the BJP is organizing stone-pelting training sessions. The incident was further condemned by Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, who accused former Congress figure Sarma of sending goons to intimidate rivals.
No official police report was cited, and the claims remain unverified. The allegations add to rising political tensions in the region ahead of upcoming elections. Both parties have exchanged accusations, heightening the partisan atmosphere in Assam.
Why it matters
The incident highlights escalating political hostility and could influence voter sentiment in a key Indian state.
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