By Dalim Phukan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guwahati\/Assam, Aug 19 : \u201cAn audio clip that has recently gone viral across social media has triggered widespread concern and serious public reaction among the conscious citizens of Assam. In the said audio recording, a conversation involving Raijor Dal leader and party spokesperson Manas Konwar, along with two individuals identified as coal traders, Sabir Ahmed and Parag, can allegedly be heard in connection with heated discussions concerning financial transactions related to illegal coal trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manas Konwar, the spokesperson of Raijor Dal, is known to be one of the close associates of party president Akhil Gogoi. The contents of the purported conversation have raised grave questions regarding the alleged involvement of a Raijor Dal leader in the illegal coal trade reportedly operating along the Nagaland border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The alleged nexus of a close associate of Akhil Gogoi with such activities has left the people of Assam deeply perplexed,particularly when the Raijor Dal president has repeatedly and vociferously positioned himself as a crusader against illegal coal, stone and sand syndicates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The situation now appears to be a classic case of \u2018a ghost emerging from within the mustard pot itself.\u201d State BJP spokesperson Kishor Kumar Bhattacharyya made these observations at a press conference held today at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan, the State BJP headquarters. Mr. Bhattacharyya further stated that Akhil Gogoi, who habitually rushes before the media and raises his voice on virtually every issue, has so far maintained an inexplicable silence over this highly serious controversy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His conspicuous silence has inevitably given rise to a legitimate public question: Is the alleged illegal syndicate operating under the direct or indirect patronage of Akhil Gogoi himself? Ironically, even during the devastating floods caused by the Dikhow River across four districts of Upper Assam,described as one of the most destructive floods of the century,Akhil Gogoi had repeatedly and emphatically attributed the catastrophe to alleged illegal coal, stone and sand syndicates. Yet, after allegations surfaced concerning the alleged involvement of one of his own close associates in illegal coal trading, the Raijor Dal president has, remarkably, remained silent. Mr. Bhattacharyya observed that Akhil Gogoi, who otherwise appears eager to dominate media platforms and thunderously pronounce himself on every conceivable issue, has seemingly maintained a conspicuous distance from the media since the alleged audio clip went viral. This sudden retreat has further deepened the mystery surrounding his position and raised uncomfortable questions about his political and moral accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Assam Pradesh BJP therefore publicly challenges Akhil Gogoi to break his silence and unequivocally clarify his position before the people of Assam. Mr. Bhattacharyya also referred to the substantial expenditure allegedly witnessed during the last Assembly election in Akhil Gogoi\u2019s own constituency, Sivasagar, stating that even financially affluent candidates were reportedly astonished by the scale of expenditure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the source of such substantial election expenditure had already generated considerable public curiosity. \u201cIt now appears that the hidden trail may finally be coming to light,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The State BJP spokesperson further asserted that Akhil Gogoi has a moral and political obligation to accept this challenge and establish before the people that the individual heard speaking in the purported audio clip is not Raijor Dal leader Manas Konwar. If the allegations are baseless, Akhil Gogoi should have no hesitation in placing the facts before the public and categorically clearing the air. \u201cAkhil Gogoi has consistently projected himself as a champion of transparency, integrity and clean public life. The people of Assam are therefore entitled to expect nothing less than an unequivocal, transparent and convincing explanation from him on this matter,\u201d Mr. Bhattacharyya said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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