Cong MP Rakibul Hussain attacked in Nagaon, sparks political storm

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 20, 2025

In a shocking incident, Ciongress MP from Dhubri Rakibul Hussain was brutally attacked by a group of masked miscreants at New Bazar in Rupahihat, Nagaon district, on Thursday. The violent assault, captured on video, has ignited a political firestorm, with Hussain directly accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of orchestrating the attack.

The attack occurred while Hussain and his son Tanzil Hussain were riding a two-wheeler to attend a party meeting in Puthikhaiti. A group of masked assailants, armed with cricket bats and sticks, suddenly ambushed them, striking Hussain and knocking him to the ground.

His personal security officers (PSOs) attempted to shield him, but they were overpowered and assaulted. The attackers damaged Hussain’s vehicle, snatched its keys, and left his team stranded. As the violence escalated, security personnel fired shots in the air in an attempt to disperse the miscreants, but the attackers remained relentless.

Following the attack, Hussain launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling the assault a politically motivated act.

“This was a cowardly attack planned by Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is afraid of losing power. He should resign as Home Minister if he cannot ensure law and order,” Hussain said.

Hussain also questioned the lack of security arrangements, alleging that the attack could have been prevented. However, he refused to file an FIR, stating: “FIRs don’t work when Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Home Minister. Assam is turning into a lawless state.”

The Congress has condemned the attack, linking it to the upcoming Assembly elections and accusing the BJP of resorting to violence out of desperation.

“BJP’s popularity is sinking, so they are resorting to muscle power. But democracy cannot be won through violence,” said Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah.

He demanded the immediate arrest of the attackers, warning that if the government failed to act, the Congress would stage protests.

The attack has triggered outrage across political and student organizations, including All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), Muslim Students Union of Assam (MSUA), Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Raijor Dal and AAP Assam.

These organizations have demanded strict action against the culprits and urged the government to prevent further political violence as election tensions rise.