Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has escalated his attacks on Gaurav Gogoi, accusing him of associations that could undermine national security. The accusations revolve around Elizabeth Colburn, a British national, and her extensive background working with entities allegedly linked to Pakistani agencies. Sarma claims that Elizabeth retained her UK citizenship for 12 years and worked closely with individuals tied to ISI. The controversy also extends to various organisations and individuals with whom Elizabeth is allegedly linked, including the George Soros-funded entities and NGOs like Caritas, which have been accused of promoting conversions and missionary work in India. The BJP has pointed to her association with these groups as part of a larger effort to destabilise national security, and has called the allegations ‘laughable’ and ‘politically motivated’ The Congress MP has vehemently rejected the allegations, calling them part of the smear campaign ahead of Assam’s 2026 elections. He has been asked to answer 12 questions raised by the BJP, including whether he used his political connections to facilitate her visa application.
