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2 min readGuwahatiFeb 20, 2026 05:30 AM IST
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Assam on Thursday for a two-day visit and released a 20-point “People’s Chargesheet” — with charges ranging from “institutionalised corruption” to “human rights violations” — against the ruling BJP-led government in the state.
Vadra, who is the chairperson of the Screening Committee of the Assam Congress to select candidates for the upcoming election, will attend meetings with district presidents, MLAs and aspirants over the two days. She arrived in Guwahati with D K Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and Assam election observer, and Bhupesh Baghel, former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
At a programme in Guwahati, she released the ‘People’s Chargesheet’ against the ruling government, which alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his ministers have “instituted a corruption-driven parallel economy” and “patronised and protected multifarious illegal activities”, including illegal rat-hole mining and the illegal transportation of Burmese supari and drugs.
It also alleges that they and their families have “generated huge amounts of unaccounted and illegal money.” The document further alleges fiscal irresponsibility and a failure to grant the long-promised Scheduled Tribe status to the Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutia and Adivasi Tea Tribes. It also includes allegations of “bulldozer justice and selective evictions of minorities” and flags “high numbers of police encounters and preventive arrests.”
According to Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi, the “chargesheet” was prepared after consultations across the state. “Five teams gathered opinions from grassroots organisations, indigenous bodies, business communities, intellectuals and individuals,” he said.
Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges. Expertise and Experience Ethnic & Social Dynamics: Deep-dive coverage of regional conflicts (such as the crisis in Manipur) and peace-building efforts. Border & Geopolitics: Tracking developments along India’s international borders and their impact on local communities. Governance & Policy: Reporting on state elections, tribal council decisions, and the implementation of central schemes in the North East. Specialized Education Background: Prior to her current role, Sukrita was a dedicated Education Correspondent for The Indian Express in Delhi. This experience provided her with a sharp analytical lens for: Policy Analysis: Evaluating the National Education Policy (NEP) and university-level reforms. Student Affairs: Covering high-stakes stories regarding campus politics, national entrance exams, and the challenges within the primary and secondary education sectors. ... Read More
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