Bordoloi Ditches Congress for BJP? Priyanka Reacts
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Shockwaves hit Congress as Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned, potentially paving the way for a BJP entry. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra labeled it a tragic turn, lamenting the lack of forewarning. ‘Ticket issues troubled him, but we could have addressed them had we known,’ she shared with the press.
From the tea-rich Dibrugarh constituency, Bordoloi secured wins in 2019 and 2024 against BJP odds. His formal resignation to party president Mallikarjun Kharge ended his association gracefully, amid hints of a new political home.
Navjyoti Talukdar, quitting Congress too, confirmed BJP plans in Assam after CM-level talks. Bordoloi’s evasive yet suggestive reply to queries fueled the buzz: ‘Seems like it, since I’ve been summoned.’
This high-profile exit compounds Congress’s Assam woes, marked by internal strife and shaky foundations ahead of assembly battles. MP Manoj Kumar applauded Odisha’s suspensions of disloyal elements, advocating the same for Bihar to enforce accountability.
As the dust settles, the political chessboard in Northeast India shifts. Congress confronts a defection dilemma, while BJP eyes gains from Bordoloi’s expertise in a pivotal seat. The coming polls will test both parties’ strategies in this brewing contest.
