Congress to boycott Assam BJP govt oath ceremony, says Gaurav Gogoi
Synopsis
Congress will not attend the BJP-led government's oath ceremony in Assam, with party leader Gaurav Gogoi calling it a political event rather than a constitutional occasion — and turning PM Modi's own austerity advice against the government over the scale of arrangements.
Key Takeaways
Gaurav Gogoi announced Congress will boycott the Assam BJP government's oath-taking ceremony on Tuesday .
Gogoi alleged BJP swearing-in events have turned into "political and election-centric" platforms.
He cited PM Modi's own austerity advice to citizens, questioning the grand scale of the ceremony's arrangements.
Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take oath at the Khanapara Veterinary College playground in Guwahati .
Congress says it will play a "constructive opposition" role, focusing on unemployed youth, contractors, and indigenous communities.
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday announced that no Congress leader, including the party's newly elected MLAs, will attend the oath-taking ceremony of the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Assam scheduled for Tuesday. Gogoi described the event as a BJP political programme rather than a solemn constitutional occasion.
Why Congress Is Staying Away
Addressing reporters in Guwahati, Gogoi alleged that BJP-organised swearing-in ceremonies have increasingly become
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Congress boycotting the Assam BJP government's oath ceremony?
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said the party will not attend because BJP swearing-in events have become political programmes rather than constitutional occasions. He argued it would be inappropriate for Congress to participate in what he termed a BJP political event.
Who is taking oath as Assam Chief Minister?
Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to take oath on Tuesday at the Khanapara Veterinary College playground in Guwahati, in the presence of several top National Democratic Alliance leaders.
What is Gaurav Gogoi's criticism of PM Modi regarding the ceremony?
Gogoi pointed out that PM Modi recently urged citizens to avoid excessive spending, unnecessary air travel, and lavish expenses, yet the government itself organised a grand oath-taking event — suggesting the advice does not apply to those in power.
What role does Congress plan to play in Assam after the election?
Gogoi said Congress will serve as a constructive opposition, raising issues related to unemployed youth, local contractors, government employees, and indigenous people of Assam.
Where is the Assam government oath ceremony being held?
The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled at the Khanapara Veterinary College playground in Guwahati on Tuesday, with top NDA leaders expected to attend.
