Assam has to practice politics of polarisation for survival:CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the cabinet will take a formal decision on the future course of action on the SIT report on state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi's alleged links with Pakistan on February 7. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting in Guwahati, Sarma alleged that Gogoi and his British wife have "direct links" with Pakistan as per a presentation made by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police formed to probe the controversial matter."In cabinet meeting, we had an informal discussion on the SIT report. A presentation was made, following which all ministers were shocked to know the truth. Some even commented how (former chief minister) Tarun Gogoi's son could be like this," he said.

We will share explosive details of the SIT report on Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and 2 other individuals on 8th February. pic.twitter.com/kMarxsibju

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 27, 2026

Sarma also said that practice of politics of polarisation, which is “between Assamese and Bangladeshis”, is essential for survival of indigenous people for the next 30 years. The CM said, “The polarization is not between Hindu and Muslim. The polarisation is between Assamese and Bangladeshis. That is the difference. We don’t fight with Assamese Muslims. We only fight with Bangladeshi Muslims. What is the problem with that? The Supreme Court has said that there is an invasion and if there is an invasion recognised by the apex court, then you have to protect your land. That is why I have taken oath as a CM. So, I am legally as well as ethically and politically correct. "Assam would not have been in the current situation if the Congress had fought against the ‘Miya people’ during their govt. “As an Assamese, I don’t want to surrender. So, I’ll fight and I’ll polarise,” he added.

For the next 30 years Assam has to practice politics of polarisation - and this polarisation is a fight to save our identity. It is between indigenous people of Assam and illegal Bangladeshis. pic.twitter.com/kVizKc5PDh

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 27, 2026

The CM said “When SIR will take place in Assam, four- five lakh Miya votes will be cut. Let the Congress abuse me as much as they want. My job is to make these people suffer.”