Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Bhupesh Baghel were travelling through Assam when their motorcade came under attack, with stone-pelting incidents reported along their route. The party has levelled serious allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party workers, claiming they deliberately targeted the leaders' vehicles in what was described as a coordinated attempt to disrupt their travel and intimidate senior Congress figures.
A police complaint has been filed detailing the incident. According to the complaint, a group of unidentified individuals, suspected to be local BJP workers, waited near the convoy's route and began pelting stones at the cars carrying Gogoi and Baghel. The exact spot and extent of any injuries have not yet been confirmed by authorities. The Congress leadership has demanded a strict probe and action against those responsible.
Gaurav Gogoi, a veteran Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Assam, and Bhupesh Baghel, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, are two prominent faces of the Congress party in Northeast India and central India respectively. Their presence together on a tour of Assam has been seen as a significant political event, with both leaders likely engaging in outreach to local constituents and party workers.
Political observers note that stone-pelting incidents against opposition leaders have become increasingly common in the region during recent election cycles. The Congress accusation that BJP cadres were behind the attack highlights the deepening partisan divide in Assam politics. The state government has been asked to ensure the safety of visiting leaders and to prevent such occurrences in future.
The police have opened an investigation into the matter. Senior Congress officials have called for accountability and stated that no political worker should be allowed to operate above the law. As the probing continues, the incident is expected to remain a talking point in Assam's charged political atmosphere.
