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Big Jolt to Congress Ahead of Assam Polls: Ex-State Chief Bhupen Borah Resigns, BJP Extends 'Safe Seat' Invite

Bhupen Kumar Borah, the former chief of the Assam Congress unit, has resigned from the party just ahead of the assembly elections, citing feelings of being ignored by the leadership. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed Borah to join the BJP, offering him a chance to contest from a 'safe seat.'.

Big Jolt to Congress Ahead of Assam Polls: Ex-State Chief Bhupen Borah Resigns, BJP Extends 'Safe Seat' Invite

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Key Highlights

  • Bhupen Borah resigned from Congress citing neglect by party leadership.
  • He was the president of the Assam Congress from 2021 to 2025 and is a two-time legislator.
  • Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the BJP's doors are open for Borah.
  • Borah's resignation comes just before the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
  • He sent his resignation letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
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Sources

  1. Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah resigns from party ahead of Assembly polls
  2. Doors of BJP open for Bhupen Borah after exit from Congress: Assam CM
  3. Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Bora resigns from party ahead of assembly polls: Report
  4. Big Jolt to Congress Ahead of Assam Polls: Ex-State Chief Bhupen Borah Resigns, BJP Extends 'Safe Seat' Invite

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