Pradyut Bordoloi Resigns from Congress Amid BJP Invitation

“With an overwhelming sense of sadness today, I hereby tender my resignation from all posts, privileges and the primary membership of the Indian National Congress,” stated Pradyut Bordoloi, marking a significant shift in Assam’s political landscape.

Bordoloi’s departure from the Congress party comes after 30 years of service, including multiple terms as a minister in the Tarun Gogoi-led governments. His resignation is perceived as a notable setback for the Congress ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.

Following Bordoloi’s announcement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly extended an invitation for him to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sarma remarked, “I believe he does not have the requirement to stay back in Congress. I advise him to join the BJP.”

Sarma further emphasized the respect that Bordoloi would receive within the BJP, stating, “The way we gave respect to Mr Bhupen Borah, the same way we will give respect to Mr Pradyut Bordoloi.” This sentiment reflects the BJP’s strategy to attract seasoned politicians from rival parties.

It is anticipated that if Bordoloi accepts the invitation, he will be nominated by the BJP to contest from the Dispur seat in the upcoming elections. Sarma assured that the party would ensure Bordoloi gets a seat to contest in the Assembly elections.

Prior to his resignation, Bordoloi had threatened to step down over candidate selection issues for the Lahorighat assembly constituency, indicating dissatisfaction with the Congress’s internal dynamics.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding whether Bordoloi will officially join the BJP following his resignation from Congress. As of now, there has been no confirmed communication between Bordoloi and BJP leaders.

As the political scene in Assam evolves, Bordoloi’s next steps will be closely monitored by both supporters and opponents alike, as his decision could influence the electoral landscape significantly.