Who is Bhupen Bora of Congress who withdrew his resignation? His departure has a huge impact on the party’s election preparations.
Assam News: Assam Congress had suffered a major setback before the assembly elections, although now the party might have heaved a sigh of relief. Senior party leader and former state president Bhupen Kumar Bora resigned from his post and then retracted his decision. His decision had created a stir in the politics of the state. It was believed that this would have a huge impact on the election preparations of Congress.
Bhupen Kumar Bora had sent his resignation to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The reason for his resignation was said to be his displeasure with the party. Bora, who was the state president for almost four years, had accused him of ignoring him.
What allegations did Bhupen Kumar Bora make?
In the letter, Bhupen had alleged that the party leadership was ignoring him and he was not being given the right place in the state unit. Bora was the state president of Assam Congress from 2021 to 2025. Last year, this responsibility was given to Gaurav Gogoi in his place. Bora has also been MLA twice.
While talking to journalists in Guwahati, Bhupen Kumar Bora had said that he had sent his resignation to the party high command through email at 8 am. He had mentioned the reasons behind his decision in detail in the letter.
What did Bora say on his resignation?
He had said that I do not want to say anything more than this right now. I have definitely resigned and sent my resignation to the higher command. Whenever I feel necessary, I will call you and discuss in detail.
He had further said that Akhil Gogoi has told me that his doors are open for me. Lurin Gogoi also called me. The Chief Minister did not call me…CPI(M) also called me. The Congress high command also called me. But this is not a big deal. You know a little about my resignation; Everyone knows this. It all started with desperation…I have told the PCC chief that if the Congress party cannot even decide who they want with them in the Majuli yatra, then we need to consider the future of the party.
What did Assam CM say on resignation?
Assam CM had also given a statement on Bora’s resignation. He had said that he is the last Hindu leader of the Assam Congress Party, and he would go to his house in the evening to meet him.
Who is Bhupen Kumar Bora?
Bhupen Kumar Bohra was the former state president of Assam Congress. He represented Bihpuria from 2006 to 2016 and was MLA for two consecutive terms. Bhupen is a resident of Lakhimpur, Assam. Bhupen Kumar Bora’s political journey started from his student days.
How is the political career of Bhupen Kumar Bora?
He completed his studies from North Lakhimpur College and Dibrugarh University. In student politics, he was the Vice President of North Lakhimpur College Students Union. After this he was also elected General Secretary of Dibrugarh University Postgraduate Students Union. Later, he also took the responsibility as the President of Assam Pradesh Youth Congress. Bhupen Kumar Bora was first elected to the Assam Assembly in 2006 from Bihpuria assembly constituency. After this, in 2011, he was again elected as MLA from the same seat.
During Tarun Gogoi’s tenure as Chief Minister, he was also the spokesperson and parliamentary secretary of the Assam government. In the year 2013, he was appointed Secretary of All India Congress Committee. After this, in 2021, he was made the President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee.
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