Pradyut Bordoloi's Political Shift: From Congress to BJP

Pradyut Bordoloi, a sitting Congress MP, joined the BJP in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This political shift was approved by BJP national president Nitin Nabin. Bordoloi resigned from Congress on Tuesday, with his resignation addressed to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 18-03-2026 13:55 IST | Created: 18-03-2026 13:55 IST
Pradyut Bordoloi's Political Shift: From Congress to BJP
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In a significant political development, Congress Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. The announcement was made in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other senior BJP leaders.

The move comes a day after Bordoloi's resignation from the Congress party, a decision that was finalized with the approval of BJP national president Nitin Nabin.

Assam Chief Minister Sarma officially welcomed Bordoloi into the party, noting the significance of the shift. Bordoloi had addressed his resignation letter to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, as confirmed by state media chairperson Bedabrata Bora.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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