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Assam CM on Congress MP's Resignation: "Possibility of Contact"

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated he has not been in contact with Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi following the latter's resignation. Sarma added, however, that there is a possibility of future contact with the former Nagaon MP. This development occurs ahead of the single-phase Assam assembly elections scheduled for April 9. The state will witness a direct contest between the incumbent BJP-led alliance and the Congress.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma on Pradyut Bordoloi's Congress Exit

  • Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigns
  • Assam CM denies current contact
  • Speculation of future political dialogue
  • Assam elections set for April 9
  • BJP seeks third term against Congress
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"There is a possibility of contact with him": Assam CM after Pradyut Bordoloi resigns from Congress

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma comments on Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi's resignation, stating possibility of future contact ahead of state polls.

"There is a possibility that we can have contact with Pradyut Bordoloi. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

New Delhi, March 17

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he has not been in touch with Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi, who resigned as the sitting MP from Nagaon on Tuesday, adding that there is a possibility of future contact with him.

Speaking to the reporters in the national capital, CM Sarma said, "I am not in touch with Pradyut Bordoloi. If he had spoken to the Union Home Minister, I would know, but I don't think he has spoken to any BJP leader yet. There is a possibility that we can have contact with Pradyut Bordoloi."

This comes a month after former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP, who served in the Congress for three decades.

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, the Election Commission of India announced on Sunday.

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.

The apex poll body said that Assam, along with the states of West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, will hold elections to their legislative assemblies, commencing from April 9.

While Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will vote in a single phase on April 9, voters in Tamil Nadu will exercise their franchise in a single phase on April 23. Assembly polls in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. The counting of votes for all four states and one union territory will take place on May 4, the Chief Election Commissioner said.

- ANI

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Priya S
CM Sarma's statement is very calculated. "Possibility of contact" means the doors are open. In Indian politics, such resignations are rarely just personal decisions. The timing before elections says it all.
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Rohit P
As a voter from Assam, I'm tired of this musical chairs. Leaders change parties but do they really change their intentions for development? We need stability and work on the ground, not just defections.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how this plays out before the single-phase election on April 9th. The BJP's consolidation in the Northeast has been a major story of the last decade. This seems like another step in that direction.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have to criticize this trend. While it's politically smart for BJP, it weakens our democracy. A strong opposition is crucial. Congress needs to get its act together, not just in Assam but nationally. 🇮🇳
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Meera T
The real focus should be on the issues facing Assam - infrastructure, floods, employment. Hope all this political drama translates into better governance for the common man. Wishing for a peaceful and fair election process.

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