Bhupen Borah to BJP: "Gaurav Gogoi mere face, Rakibul sole base of Assam Congress"

• Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah claims Gaurav Gogoi is just the "mere face" of the party, with Rakibul Hussain as its "sole base" ahead of his BJP switch.
• Borah resigned from Congress, stating Rahul Gandhi called him but didn't address his resignation letter.
• Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Borah will join BJP on February 22.
• Borah cited internal disagreements, including candidate selection for bypolls and public humiliation, as reasons for his departure.
• He highlighted a dispute over leading opposition alliance talks, where Gaurav Gogoi insisted on Rakibul Hussain's active involvement, leading to further friction.