Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma strongly condemned Assam Congress leader and Karimganj seat candidate Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury for his decision to serve as the legal representative for Tauseef Ali Farooqui, an IIT Guwahati student arrested on his way to join ISIS.
CM Himanta accused Chowdhury of exploiting the situation for electoral gain, asserting the government’s unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against 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,” stated the Assam CM firmly.
Furthermore, CM Himanta cautioned against crossing 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 Himanta added, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
The CM’s remarks come amidst a flurry of controversy generated by Chowdhury’s decision to represent Farooqui, whose parents reached out to him seeking legal assistance.
