The biggest blow to Congress before Assam elections, MP Pradyut Bordoloi’s resignation, will the political game change?

Assam Assembly Elections 2026: At present, there is such a stir in the politics of Assam which has heated up the market of discussions from political circles to the general public. Amidst the excitement of assembly elections in the state, the Congress Party has suffered a wound which seems difficult to heal at the moment.

Lok Sabha MP from Nagaon and considered a very trusted face of the party, Pradyut Bordoloi has surprised everyone by suddenly resigning from his post and membership. For a common citizen, this news is not just about a leader changing sides, but it is the story of the trust and representation that the people of Nagaon had reposed in him over the years.

Why did Pradyut break his ties with Congress?

Pradyut Bordoloi’s relationship with Congress has not been just for a few years but for decades. He joined this party through student politics at the age of just 16. Bordoloi, who started his parliamentary career by becoming MLA from Margherita seat in 1998, held important responsibilities as a minister in Tarun Gogoi’s government for 15 years. In 2019, when he won from Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, he was considered the strongest pillar of Congress in Upper Assam. But today the same “DNA” While leaving the party, he has expressed his deep sorrow in a letter written to Mallikarjun Kharge.

The real reason behind the resignation

This resignation does not seem to be a decision taken overnight, rather there is resentment that has been burning for a long time. Bordoloi has made serious allegations before the party leadership that there are ‘criminals’ within the party. is being checked. His direct target was on MLA Asif Nazar. Pradyut claims that during the last Panchayat elections, people close to Asif Nazar had attacked him. The sad thing is that when the attacker came out on bail, the MLA welcomed him and made him meet State President Gaurav Gogoi. For Pradyut, this was a blow to his self-esteem. He clearly asked how can a person with a criminal background be given a ticket again?

Is Nagaon’s ‘citadel’ Now will it be in BJP’s name?

Now the biggest question is what will be the next step of Pradyut Bordoloi? Although he has not yet officially disclosed his future plans, speculations have already started in the political circles. If sources are to be believed, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has proposed him to join BJP. If Bordoloi joins the BJP, the electoral equations in Nagaon and its surrounding areas may change completely. His hold at the grassroots level is so deep that his departure can completely shatter the Congress cadre.

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The general elections of Assam have now taken a new turn. When a leader of Pradyut’s stature leaves the party, he leaves not just one person but also years of experience and a large crowd of supporters. At present, Congress has maintained silence on this and BJP is also moving cautiously. As voting is getting closer, the struggle for power in Assam is becoming more exciting.