Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal condemns the act of stone pelting by goons

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, in a barrage of Tweets, condemned the act of stone pelting at the Australian players post India’s defeat in the second T20I at brand new Barsapara Stadium at Guwahati.

Australian opener Aaron Finch, as a result, posted about the incident much to the shame of Assam Cricket Association, who was hosting an international match after 7 years.

Sonowal viewed the incident as an act to sabotage the progress state of Assam has been making in the field of sports. Also the minister ensured that the culprits would face the full brunt of law after proper investigation.

“Really unfortunate incident after a great game aimed to tarnish Guwahati’s reputation as emerging sports hub. We strongly condemn it. Vow to take the strictest action against the culprits. The investigation is in full swing & Police have already picked up 2 suspects,” tweeted the Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal.

The land of Assam has been suffering from the notoriety of ULFA (United Liberation Front of Assam) for a number of decades now. It may be speculated that incident is a part of their plans of sabotaging Assam’s efforts for making it big in the sports arena, especially looking at the ongoing U-17 World Cup.

“Yesterday, we had a great game. We had the best audiences. People of Assam are biggest sports lovers & great hosts. People of Assam don’t approve this. #FIFAU17WC going on in Guwahati. FIFA & all teams expressed their satisfaction at our arrangements,” further added Sonowal.

“Yesterday, we witnessed a spectacular game & great display of sportsman spirit by the audience. Both teams were given a rousing welcome. Performances by both the teams were hailed by the audience, expressing people’s commitment towards turning Assam as Sports Capital of India,” professed the Bhartiya Janta Party leader.

“Whoever got indulged in the hooliganism did it on the sole objective of defaming Assam & derailing its journey towards the top. That’s a design we will foil with the support of the people of Assam. Culprits will face full force of law & given exemplary punishment,” concluded the 54-year-old.

Here are the Tweets:

World class cricket in state of the art infrastructure & great audience showed NE's huge potential. Sports-led development taking us ahead. pic.twitter.com/Z4t9PpwmJw

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 10, 2017

Really unfortunate incident after a great game aimed to tarnish Guwahati's reputation as emerging sports hub. We strongly condemn it. (1/8)

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 11, 2017

Vow to take strictest action against the culprits. Investigation is on full swing & Police have already picked up 2 suspects. (2/8)

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 11, 2017

Yesterday, we had a great game. We had the best audiences. People of Assam are biggest sports lovers & great hosts. (3/8)

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 11, 2017

People of Assam don't approve this. #FIFAU17WC going on in Guwahati. FIFA & all teams expressed their satisfaction at our arrangements.(4/8)

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 11, 2017

Yesterday, we witnessed a spectacular game & great display of sportsman spirit by the audience. Both teams were given a rousing welcome(5/8)

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 11, 2017

Performances by both the teams were hailed by audience, expressing people's commitment towards turning Assam as Sports Capital of India(6/8)

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 11, 2017

So, whoever got indulged in the hooliganism did it on the sole objective of defaming Assam & derailing its journey towards the top. (7/8)

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 11, 2017

That's a design we will foil with the support of the people of Assam. Culprits will face full force of law & given exemplary punishment(8/8)

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) October 11, 2017