Big blow to Assam BJP before elections, Cabinet Minister Nandita Gorlosa joins hands with Congress: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Just a day before the last date of nomination (24 March) for the Assam Assembly elections, BJP has suffered a major setback. Himanta Biswa was the Minister of Sports, Youth Welfare and Minority Welfare in the Sarma government. Nandita Gorlosa He took membership of Congress amid dramatic developments on Sunday (22 March 2026) night. New faces after BJP canceled their ticket Rupali Langthasa She was unhappy with being made the candidate. Congress also appointed him without any delay Haflong (ST) Has declared his official candidate from the assembly constituency.

Who is Nandita Gorlosa? (at a glance)

Nandita Gorlosa is an influential tribal leader from Dima Hasao, a hill district of Assam.

Political journey: He had won from Haflong seat for the first time in 2021 on BJP ticket. Seeing his popularity, he was directly made a cabinet minister.

Manage portfolio: As minister, he held important portfolios such as power, cooperation, mines and minerals, and tribal culture.

Education: He did M.Sc. in Zoology from the prestigious Cotton College, Guwahati. (M.Sc.) degree.

Why did you change sides? There was resentment over the ticket being cut.

This time, to reduce ‘anti-incumbency’, BJP has canceled the tickets of 18 of its sitting MLAs, in which Nandita’s name was also included.

Ticket Issue: BJP has fielded Rupali Langthasa from Haflong. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma himself met Nandita and tried to convince her, but things did not work out.

Congress’s ‘masterstroke’: Congress has announced its already announced candidate for Nandita. Normal Weather (State General Secretary) to step back. Citing ‘larger public interest’, Nirmal has left his seat for Nandita.

Serious allegations: As soon as she joined Congress, Nandita accused BJP of ignoring the interests of tribals.

Assam Elections 2026: What is the equation?

On 126 seats of Assam 9 April 2026 Voting is to be held. With Nandita Gorlosa joining Congress, the position of Congress has strengthened in Dima Hasao area. It has now become a big headache for BJP to challenge its own former minister. However, the Chief Minister has expressed confidence that BJP will return to power with new faces.