Assam’s election fever has spiked with former APCC president Bhupen Bora poised to join BJP ranks on February 22, post a pivotal Tuesday powwow with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma at his Guwahati residence.
Sarma’s doorstep visit—greeted by familial rituals—occurred amid Bora’s fresh resignation from Congress, igniting statewide speculation. Despite Congress’s pleas and delayed resignation nod, Bora’s resolve held.
Public overtures from Sarma, including seat assurances, paved the way. This defection highlights Congress’s vulnerabilities: discord, uncertain leadership, and structural deficits ahead of polls.
Bora’s stature makes his loss devastating for Congress’s prospects. Observers forecast bolstered BJP leverage, fostering novel alliances and shifting power dynamics.
With polls on the horizon, this crossover could redefine battlegrounds, compelling Congress to rethink strategies while BJP consolidates gains. Assam’s voters now watch closely for ripple effects.