Guwahati, Feb. 16 -- Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi lashed out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his allegations against MP Gaurav Gogoi and his wife Elizabeth Gogoi, and said the allegations have been brought only to divert attention ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

Pratapgarhi also highlighted that there are numerous accusations against many BJP leaders but there is no information regarding any action taken against them.

"There are so many BJP leaders who are accused of such things, and it is not known what action is being taken against them...This is a new issue that has been raised by the Assam BJP and the Chief Minister because they know that in the upcoming elections, the people of Assam are going to vot...