Senior Assam Congress leader Ripun Bora on Saturday hinted at a strategy to induct BJP leaders into the party ahead of the state Legislative Assembly elections.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Congress party of allowing illegal infiltration that altered Assam's demographics, asserting that the BJP will "free Assam from the sin" committed by the previous regime.
Addressing a public gathering in Silchar, Shah highlighted the government's infrastructure achievements, noting that in the last five years, Assam witnessed 14 kilometres of road constructed daily, hundreds of bridges completed and four major new bridges inaugurated.
"We have to give full cooperation in the development of Assam. We must move forward at every booth with full strength and complete dedication. PM Modi has said that we have to make India a developed nation by 2047. I am assured the BJP will win all 26 seats in Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and the
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday characterised Bhupen Bora's resignation from the Congress as a "separation" of the party from Hindu society, labelling the former Congress leader as the last recognised Hindu face within the state's primary opposition.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 22, marking a significant political development ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met with the former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, fueling speculation of a high-profile political switch ahead of the state assembly elections.
Amid internal turmoil in the Indian National Congress, Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Kumar Borah on Tuesday said he is willing to withdraw his resignation if senior leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Debabrata Saikia convince him that the party unit is function
Speaking to ANI, Mishra said several senior leaders see no alternative and may leave the party because of what he described as Rahul Gandhi's lack of respect for experienced members, including Bhupen Kumar Borah.
Speaking to reporters, Jitendra Singh said that Borah, who has been associated with the Indian National Congress for nearly three decades, had earlier submitted his resignation to the party's national president. However, the resignation was not accepted.
"I don't deem it necessary to speak on why I resigned. I have certainly resigned and sent my resignation to the high command...Whenever I think it necessary, I will call you and speak in detail," Borah told reporters.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the future of the Congress party in the state is "grim," following the resignation of former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah.