Rakibul Hussain: Assam Congress MP at Center of Storm After Bhupen Borah’s Exit

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News18•18-02-2026, 08:55
Rakibul Hussain: Assam Congress MP at Center of Storm After Bhupen Borah’s Exit
- •Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah resigned, citing senior MP Rakibul Hussain's influence as a key factor.
- •Borah alleged that state Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi was merely a "figurehead" due to Hussain's control.
- •Rakibul Hussain stated he tried to dissuade Borah, but persuasion is ineffective if someone is determined to quit.
- •Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Bhupen Borah will join BJP on February 22.
- •Rakibul Hussain is a Dhubri MP, winning by over 10 lakh votes, and a former five-term MLA and cabinet minister.
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