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Stone Attack on Congress Leaders' Cars in Assam Sparks Party Tensions
✍️ News18
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 12:02 PM
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Stones were hurled at the vehicles of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in Assam, with the party accusing the BJP of orchestrating the attack.
In Assam, stone projectiles struck the cars of senior Congress figures Gaurav Gogoi, a Member of Parliament, and Bhupesh Baghel, the state's chief minister. The incident occurred while the two leaders were travelling in their respective vehicles.
The Congress party immediately blamed the rival Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that the attack was politically motivated and part of a broader effort to intimidate its leaders. Party officials said the stone‑throwing was not a spontaneous act but an orchestrated assault.
The episode has added to the already tense political atmosphere in the state, with both parties gearing up for forthcoming electoral battles. Authorities have been urged to investigate the matter and ensure the safety of public representatives.
The Congress party immediately blamed the rival Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that the attack was politically motivated and part of a broader effort to intimidate its leaders. Party officials said the stone‑throwing was not a spontaneous act but an orchestrated assault.
The episode has added to the already tense political atmosphere in the state, with both parties gearing up for forthcoming electoral battles. Authorities have been urged to investigate the matter and ensure the safety of public representatives.