Bhupen Borah to Join BJP on Feb 22 After Congress Exit, Sarma Confirms

• Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah will officially join the BJP on February 22.
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the move, stating that state BJP President Dilip Saikia will finalize details.
• A significant number of Congress leaders are expected to join the BJP alongside Borah in Guwahati and North Lakhimpur.
• Sarma highlighted Borah as the "last recognised Hindu leader in Congress" and welcomed his "homecoming" to BJP.
• Borah resigned from Congress, citing being ignored by party leadership and blaming MP Gaurav Gogoi's "highhandedness".