Guwahati, Sept 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, on Thursday said she will file a Rs. 10 crore defamation suit against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over his allegation that her company has taken Rs. 10 crore central subsidy.

An intense war of words has been going on between Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on X (formerly Twitter) since Wednesday that continued on Thursday over the CM’s wife’s (Riniki Bhuyan Sarma) alleged involvement in receiving a credit-linked subsidy from the Central Government.

“Pride East Entertainments Pvt. Ltd. is an independent entity in existence since 2006 with business interests in varied sectors. It is a law-abiding company with all its financial records in the public domain. With a long and successful business track record, Pride East Entertainments Pvt. Ltd.- like any other qualifying enterprise- is eligible to participate in government-supported programs/incentive schemes. However in the present case, pertaining to the PM Kisan Sampada Scheme, Pride East Entertainments Pvt. Ltd has neither claimed or received a single paisa of government subsidy, despite meeting all the eligible criteria” Riniki Bhuyan Sarma tweeted a statement on X after the controversy blew up.

Gaurav Gogoi had tweeted attaching Lok Sabha replies saying, “The whole day yesterday Himanta Biswa Sarma parroted one line regarding his wife’s firm. For his benefit I am stating the reply of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in Parliament. Piyush Goyal’s reply has exposed the truth and both Ministers need to clarify.”

To which Assam CM replied: “The reply itself clarifies the fact that the Government of India has not released any funds to the mentioned company. I want to emphasize once again that neither my wife nor the company she is associated with has received or claimed any amount from the Government of India. If anyone can provide evidence to the contrary, I am willing to accept any punishment including retirement from public life.”

In response, Gogoi tweeted: “Please be present in Assam Assembly and clarify instead of typing on Twitter. Congress MLAs in the morning have moved an adjournment motion to discuss the entire Pride Media- KMSY but your answer is lacking.”

To which, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Please do not lecture me on what to do. Whether I decide to go to the assembly or a court of law against you, I will make that decision myself.”

However, the unrelenting Congress MP wrote, “Please do not get agitated. I will send you the link of Opposition MLAs wanting your presence in Assembly. I will be happy if you go to court at least then all the documents will be made public.”

To this, Assam CM replied, “Yes, I am agitated. There have been numerous reasons for my anger against your family since 2010. I am confident that we will meet in court, and once again, I will be able to prove my point. I have successfully done so in 2016 and 2021, and I am determined to do it again, both in the People’s Court and in a court of law.”

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