ThePrint ThePrintAM: Why did MP Pradyut Bordoloi quit Congress & join BJP ahead of Assam polls?
Mar 19, 2026
A veteran MP quits one party and joins another just before Assam polls. Claims of being sidelined and insulted within party ranks spark political drama. Reactions from prominent leaders and further resignations raise tensions. Discussion on how this shakeup could affect the state election landscape.
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Bordoloi Left Congress Citing Longstanding Marginalisation
- Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from Congress citing long-term sidelining and insults by Assam Congress leaders.
- He formally joined the BJP with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma present, framing the move as aligning with Narendra Modi's vision ahead of polls.
Public Join With CM Present Emphasised Dignity Over Ticket
- Bordoloi joined the BJP in a public event attended by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP state chief Dilip Saikia.
- He said multiple issues mattered more than a ticket and he wanted to leave while keeping his dignity intact.
Internal Congress Dispute Over Narrative And Ticket Issues
- Congress leaders publicly clashed over Bordoloi's resignation with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra calling it unfortunate and Gaurav Gogoi claiming reports were misinformation.
- Sukhdeo Bhagat urged dialogue to resolve differences even as Navajyoti Talukdar also quit and praised CM Sarma.