# Congress convoy attacked in Assam, Gogoi alleges BJP role

2026-09-21T21:46:46+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

A Congress convoy carrying senior leaders including MP Gaurav Gogoi and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel was attacked with stones on Monday in Assam's Nagaon district while travelling to a campaign event for the upcoming bypoll. Congress candidate Sivamoni Bora was also in the convoy. The party alleges AICC secretary Manoj Chauhan was injured. Journalists covering the incident were also reportedly attacked. Congress leaders blamed BJP workers and accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Assam government rejected the account, with Sarma attributing the violence to factionalism within the Congress. A police complaint has been filed. The Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll is scheduled for October 6, with counting on October 9.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Times of India and National Herald both lead with Congress allegations against the BJP, while Assam Tribune provides a more neutral account of the violence, noting the crowd and lathi charge. National Herald amplifies the Congress demand for an ECI inquiry, framing the attack as part of a pattern of political violence. Assam Tribune contextualises the incident by recalling a similar clash during the Samaguri Assembly bypoll in November 2024, when the BJP alleged its convoy was attacked. The differing framings reflect each outlet's editorial stance: Times of India is neutral-report, National Herald leans toward amplifying opposition criticism, and Assam Tribune maintains a balanced, contextual narrative. The key question is whether the ECI will order an independent inquiry and what action it takes before the October 6 bypoll.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/convoy-of-congress-leaders-attacked-in-assam-gaurav-gogoi-claims-stone-pelting-by-bjp-workers/articleshow/134391673.cms>
  Leads with Congress allegations but includes no independent verification or government response.
- assamtribune.com (neutral report) <https://assamtribune.com/assam/nagaon-bypoll-congress-convoy-attacked-as-black-flag-protest-turns-violent-1618106>
  Provides a balanced account of the violence, including the lathi charge and government denial.
- nationalheraldindia.com (government critical) <https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/congress-asks-eci-to-order-independent-inquiry-into-assam>
  Amplifies Congress accusations and demands for an ECI inquiry, omits government's response in detail.

Tags: Assam, BJP, Congress, Gaurav Gogoi, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nagaon bypoll
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