Guwahati, April 27 -- Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has "exposed" a massive illegal coal mining empire operating in the state "under his nose," despite repeated denials from the Chief Minister.

Gogoi also questioned who Assam's real "Syndicate Raja" is and demanded an answer from the state government.

The Congress leader's statement follows the ED raid on Thursday at 15 premises located in Assam and Meghalaya as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged illegal coal mining and running of coke plants.

Taking to his social media handle X, Congress leader stated that ED exposes Assam's illegal ...