Karbi Anglong, April 2 -- Assam Congress president and candidate from Jorhat constituency in the upcoming assembly polls, Gaurav Gogoi, on Thursday hit out at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging his links with the stone, coal and areca nut mafia in the state.

Speaking to reporters in Karbi Anglong, Gaurav Gogoi expressed confidence in the Congress-led alliance and said that the people of Assam have united against fear and intimidation.

He said, "The entire Assam has united against the politics of corruption, fear, and intimidation. All Opposition parties have come together. People of Assam will no longer accept as leaders those involved in illegal activities and the mafia. Himanta Biswa Sarma only likes those who are connected ...