There is no Hindu leader left in Congress, Himanta Biswa Sarma’s sharp taunt on Ripun Bora’s resignation

News India Live, Digital Desk: There has been an earthquake once again in the politics of Assam. After the resignation of veteran Congress leader and former state president Ripun Bora, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made the biggest and most controversial attack on Congress so far. The Chief Minister has claimed that with the departure of Ripun Bora, the ‘last Hindu face’ has also disappeared from the Congress. Himanta’s taunt: “Now only a special class in the Congress.” Reacting to the resignation of Ripun Bora, Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Congress has now lost its original identity in Assam. He sarcastically said, “Ripun Bora was the last prominent Hindu leader of the Congress. After his departure, now only those people are left in Assam Congress who do politics of a particular vote bank.” This statement of the Chief Minister directly points towards the increasing polarization and organizational weakness within the Congress. Why did Ripun Bora leave the Congress? Ripun Bora, a senior leader of Assam Congress, submitted his resignation to the party high command and made serious allegations. The main reasons behind his resignation are said to be: Factionalism within the party: Bora alleged that many Assam Congress leaders are giving priority to personal interests instead of strengthening the party. Questions on leadership: He indicated that the party has failed to understand the sentiments of the workers at the grassroots level. Future strategy: There is talk that Ripun Bora may return to his old party (TMC) or is considering a new option. What will happen on the politics of Assam? Impact? In view of the assembly elections in Assam and the future political chessboard, this development is being considered as a big blow for the Congress. The departure of an experienced leader like Ripun Bora could weaken the party cadre, especially in areas where Bora had personal influence. On the other hand, the BJP and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma are leaving no stone unturned to capitalize on this opportunity. His statement that “Congress has become Hindu-less” may create a new polarization in Assam politics in the coming days.