Guwahati, 8th April: Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has strongly criticized Assam Congress leader and Karimganj seat candidate, Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury, for his decision to act as the legal representative for Tauseef Ali Farooqui, an IIT Guwahati student arrested on suspicions of ISIS affiliation.
Sarma accused Chowdhury of using Farooqui’s case as a political tool to garner votes, highlighting the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards individuals involved in unlawful activities.
“While Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury’s decision may be aimed at gaining more votes, everyone should remember that we are currently leading the Assam Government; we don’t spare any lawbreaker,” Sarma stated firmly.
Furthermore, CM Sarma warned against exceeding legal boundaries in discussions surrounding the case, asserting that strict action would be taken against anyone found violating the law.
“We are closely monitoring the investigation into Tauseef Ali Farooqui’s case,” CM Sarma added, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
The Chief Minister’s remarks come amidst a flurry of controversy sparked by Chowdhury’s decision to represent Farooqui, whose parents reached out to him seeking legal assistance.
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