Guwahati, May 20: A political controversy has erupted in Assam after a tweet by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi resurfaced, sparking allegations that he harbours sympathies towards Pakistan. The tweet, posted in August 2022, expressed concern for Pakistani flood victims while celebrating India’s cricket victory over Pakistan.

Gogoi’s tweet read: “While we celebrate the victory of our Indian cricket team over Pakistan, we must not forget the humanitarian disaster that has claimed 1000 lives in our neighbouring country. Unprecedented flooding has destroyed towns and homes. Pakistani people need urgent relief and support.”

The BJP has seized on the tweet, with Assam Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika accusing Gogoi of “misplaced empathy” during a moment of national pride. Hazarika claimed that Gogoi has a pattern of aligning with narratives that “weaken India’s stance” and positioning himself closer to Pakistan than patriotic sentiments.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also weighed in, saying: “It is unfortunate that some individuals enjoy every privilege India offers — salary, power, and position — yet their loyalty lies across the border. They draw everything from Bharat but work only for Pakistan’s interests. This is betrayal.”

Gogoi fired back, questioning Sarma’s political maturity and accusing him of undermining Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s own humanitarian stance. Gogoi shared a screenshot of Modi’s tweet from the same day in 2022, which expressed condolences for the flood victims in Pakistan.