Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday refuted allegations of a political "witch hunt" over the controversy involving Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi 's British wife Elizabeth Colburn , and her alleged links to Pakistan's ISI. Sarma insisted that his actions are driven purely by national security interests, which can not be compromised. "You will be shocked in the coming months.
Let me assure you, with all the responsibility vested in me, this is not a witch hunt. I, too, have served under Sri Tarun Gogoi , and I fully understand the gravity of such actions," Assam CM said in response to a post by Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi on X. "What I am doing is driven solely by national security interests -- an area where there can be no compromise.
I have taken an oath to protect the security and sovereignty of our nation, and I will uphold it, no matter what," Sarma added. The BJP has been targeting Gaurav Gogoi, the deputy leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, over Colburn’s alleged connections with Pakistan’s spy agency. Sarma reiterated that protecting India’s security and sovereignty was his top priority.
“This is a duty that transcends politics and personal ties—this is about our country,” he asserted. Congress hits back Pradyut Bordoloi dismissed the allegations, accusing Sarma of indulging in "skulduggery politics." Meanwhile, Gogoi claimed that the controversy was fuelled by the BJP’s fear of losing the 2026 Assam.