Guwahati, July 1: Assam Minister and government spokesperson Piyush Hazarika on Monday accused the Congress party of attempting to sabotage democracy in the state. He alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was attacked with bottles by individuals he referred to as “Congress goons.”

Taking to social media platform X, Hazarika strongly condemned the incident, writing, “This is how @INCAssam tried to sabotage democracy in Assam. Today their goons attacked the Chief Minister of Assam with bottles, tomorrow these same goons will launch grenades?”

The minister’s remarks come amid rising political tensions in the state. So far, there has been no official response from the Congress party regarding these allegations. Authorities have not confirmed any injuries or arrests connected to the incident.

The situation remains tense as political confrontations continue ahead of upcoming civic and legislative events in Assam.