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Pradyut Bordoloi Joins BJP, Cites "Insult" and "Loneliness" in Congress

Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi has resigned from the Congress party and joined the BJP ahead of the Assam assembly elections. He cited persistent internal humiliation and a feeling of loneliness within the Congress as the reasons for his departure. BJP leader NV Subash welcomed the move, calling it a "feather in the cap" for the party. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi termed the resignation unfortunate, framing the upcoming election as a battle to free Assam from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Key Points: Assam MP Bordoloi Quits Congress, Joins BJP Ahead of Polls

  • MP cites internal humiliation
  • Lack of support from Congress leadership
  • Joined BJP ahead of Assam polls
  • BJP calls it a "feather in the cap"
  • Congress calls decision "unfortunate"
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"Feather in cap": BJP's NV Subash on Pradyut Bordoloi move ahead of Assam polls

Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigns from Congress, joins BJP, alleging internal humiliation and lack of support from party leadership.

"I was being insulted on many issues... I have become very lonely. - Pradyut Bordoloi"

Hyderabad, March 19

BJP leader NV Subash on Thursday said that Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi's move to leave Congress and join the party is a "feather in the cap for BJP".

Speaking with ANI, he said, "This is a feather in the cap for the BJP because many people from different walks of life and now from different political parties, especially Congress, are joining the BJP. It means that people have faith in the BJP that it will work for the people. This MP felt suffocated in the Congress party. We welcome him joining the BJP."

Ahead of the Assam Assembly election, Bordoloi joined the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia. He tendered his resignation to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, ending his lifelong association with the Congress party amid allegations of internal mistreatment.

While speaking to the reporters on Tuesday, Pradyut Bordoloi said, "Today, I have abandoned one of the most important principles of my life, and I am not happy with it. However, I made this decision because I was being insulted on many issues by anyone who approached me from within the Congress Party, especially in the Assam Congress. Even the Congress leadership was not showing sympathy towards me. I have become very lonely because I have been associated with the Congress all my life. But of late, I have been having a lot of difficulty surviving, so I have to make this decision. Yes, I have submitted this resignation letter to the AICC President."

After joining the BJP, Pradyut Bordoloi said his decision was driven by persistent internal humiliation and a lack of support from the party leadership.

Referring to a specific Assam Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting, he said he felt hurt after Congress leader Imran Masood dismissed his allegations against a candidate, whom he accused of running a criminal nexus, as "fabricated."

Masood, who represents Saharanpur in the Lok Sabha, is a part of Congress's screening committee for the upcoming Assam elections.

Following the resignation of his party MP, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi called it an "unfortunate decision" and said that the 2026 assembly election is about "freeing Assam from the clutches of Himanta Biswa Sarma".

Elections in Assam 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.

Assam will witness a fight between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and Congress for the 126-seat assembly. The BJP government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, will look to secure a third consecutive term, while the Congress aims to defeat the ruling party to return to power.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's sad to see a lifelong Congressman leave like this. The internal issues he mentioned about humiliation and lack of support are serious. Congress leadership really needs to introspect and fix their house instead of blaming others. This is not a good look before elections.
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Harsh A
"Feather in the cap" is an understatement! This is a major setback for Congress in Assam. Himanta Biswa Sarma's strategy is working perfectly. Congress is becoming a sinking ship and sensible leaders are jumping off. BJP all the way for 2026! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As an observer, this just looks like typical political defection before elections. The reasons given sound genuine, but let's be honest, most politicians switch sides for power and ticket security. The real question is what he can actually deliver for his constituents now.
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Rohit P
The allegation about a candidate with a criminal nexus being protected by Congress leaders like Imran Masood is very disturbing. If true, it shows how low the party has fallen. Voters in Assam should take note of this. Development and clean governance matter.
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Meera T
Feeling "suffocated" and "lonely" in a party you've served your whole life... that's heartbreaking. Politics shouldn't be like this. I hope he finds a better environment to work for the people. But ultimately, we need leaders who are stable and committed to ideology, not just positions.

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