Defection Drama: Pradyut Bordoloi's Resignation Stuns Congress Before Assam Elections

Assam's Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the Congress, 20 days before state assembly elections. His resignation, linked to internal disputes and political tactics, is a setback for Congress in Assam. Bordoloi's son is contesting from Margherita, and party leaders are attempting to manage the situation.

In a significant political move, Assam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the Congress party just weeks before the state assembly elections. The resignation, which highlights internal party disputes, could impact Congress's prospects in the upcoming polls and emphasizes the political maneuvers at play.

Bordoloi, a seasoned politician with a legacy of leadership in Assam, sent his resignation letter to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge. The resignation, described as a sad but necessary step, underscores the pressure within Congress circles amidst allegations of orchestrated defamation by state figures.

The political fallout sees Bordoloi's son as a candidate from Margherita, while Congress strives to maintain unity. Senior leaders are engaged in damage control, tackling narratives of disloyalty while ensuring electoral strategies are refined to face the saffron surge in the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)