Bhupen Borah's Political Shift Sparks Controversy

Bhupen Borah, former Assam Congress president, plans to join the BJP amidst controversy over alleged humiliation within the Congress, and unverified claims about accepting Rs 50 crore for a stadium project. His switch comes as a significant political move ahead of Assam assembly elections.

In a surprising political shift, former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah announced his intention to join the BJP after expressing deep dissatisfaction with the Congress leadership, specifically citing a conversation with Rahul Gandhi about feeling humiliated.

Borah's decision follows his resignation earlier this week, signaling a substantial blow to the Congress just before the upcoming assembly elections. He recounted a discussion with Rahul Gandhi in which both expressed feeling humiliated within the party's ranks.

Further stirring controversy, state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi accused Borah of receiving Rs 50 crore from Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, for the switch. Borah countered that any such funds would be directed towards fulfilling his late father's dream of building a stadium, acknowledging the inadequacy of the amount for completing the project.

(With inputs from agencies.)