Bhupen Kumar Borah Resigns From Congress
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News1816-02-2026, 13:45

Ex-Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah Resigns, Blames Gaurav Gogoi's 'High-Handedness'

  • Former Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah resigned, citing Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's "high-handedness" as the reason.
  • Borah sent his resignation letters to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, detailing how he felt ignored and disrespected.
  • He served as Assam Congress president from 2021 to 2025 and was replaced by Gogoi last year.
  • Sources suggest Borah is likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) soon, possibly contesting from the Ranganadi constituency.
  • Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Borah's decision, indicating BJP's support if he joins, signaling a major political realignment.

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