Guwahati, Oct 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, refuted speculations about his close personal relationship with organiser of North East India Festival (NEIF) Shyamkanu Mahanta, asserting that Mahanta shares a deeper association with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi instead.

Sarma made the remarks while addressing the press after the Orunodoi 3.0 launch in Khanapara, responding to questions about political alliances and personal connections amid renewed discussions on Mahanta, who is in custody in connection with the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

“I was never in deep good terms with Shyamkanu Mahanta. The only person who has maintained close ties with him is Gaurav Gogoi. If you check Gogoi’s social media posts during the Jorhat elections, it will become clear who sh

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