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Ex-Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi Unfazed by ED Pressure Claims After Joining BJP

Former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi has dismissed allegations by Congress leader Manickam Tagore regarding ED pressure, stating the claims do not affect him. Bordoloi expressed gratitude after the BJP announced him as its candidate from the Dispur constituency for the upcoming Assam assembly elections. In a related development, his son Prateek Bordoloi withdrew his Congress candidacy from Margherita to avoid confusion following his father's party switch. The Assam elections for 126 seats will be held in a single phase on April 9.

Key Points: Pradyut Bordoloi on ED Claims, BJP Candidacy in Assam Polls

  • Dismisses ED pressure claims
  • Joins BJP from Congress
  • Fielded from Dispur constituency
  • Son withdraws Congress candidacy
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"Doesn't affect me in any case": Pradyut Bordoloi on Manickam Tagore's ED pressure claims

Former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi dismisses Manickam Tagore's ED pressure allegations after joining BJP and being fielded from Dispur.

"It doesn't affect me in any case. - Pradyut Bordoloi"

New Delhi, March 19

Former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Thursday said that allegations made by Manickam Tagore regarding alleged ED pressure "do not affect" him.

Speaking to ANI in the national capital, Bordoloi said, "Manikam Tagore would definitely say that because now they have to justify. But I'm least bothered by what he's saying. It doesn't affect me in any case."

Earlier in the day, Bordoloi expressed gratitude towards the BJP after the party announced him as a candidate from Dispur constituency for the upcoming Assam assembly elections and said that he will work to build a positive rapport with the people.

"I am grateful. I did not ask anything from the BJP when I decided to join, because what I needed was a platform to work and play a more meaningful role. I have had a long association with public life, having served as an MLA four times and as a minister for 15 years," he told ANI.

The BJP announced its first list of 88 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, fielding both former Congress prominent leaders, Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Kumar Borah.

BJP has fielded Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi from Dispur, while Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to contest from his traditional Jalukbari seat.

Meanwhile, Prateek Bordoloi has withdrawn his candidacy from the Margherita assembly constituency after his father, and former party MP Pradyut Bordoloi, joined the BJP.

In a letter addressed to the All India Congress Committee President, Mallikarjun Kharge, Prateek said that his continued candidacy will create confusion among the people and the party regarding his commitment after his father resigned from the party.

The developments come as Assam prepares for its Legislative Assembly elections. For all 126 Assembly constituencies will be held in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, the Election Commission of India announced on Sunday.

- ANI

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Priya S
His son withdrawing his candidacy shows some family integrity at least. It would have been very confusing for voters. But joining BJP after being in Congress for so long... voters need to see his work, not just hear his words.
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Rohit P
ED pressure claims are serious. Whether it's true or not, it creates a bad perception. Our institutions must be above such political mudslinging for democracy to function properly.
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Sarah B
As an observer, this looks like smart politics by BJP. Bringing in experienced leaders from other parties. But the voter is tired of these games. We want development, water, roads, jobs. That's all.
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Vikram M
15 years as a minister is a long time. He must have some experience. Let's see if he can use that platform he wanted. But "doesn't affect me" is a very casual reply to a serious allegation. Should address it properly.
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Michael C
The timing is everything. Elections in April, joining in March. It's all calculated. Hope the people of Assam choose wisely based on track records and manifestos, not last-minute defections.

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