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News India Live, Digital Desk: in Assam 9 April 2026 Just before the voting to be held on 22nd, two big pillars of Congress have collapsed. Former Union minister and Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi left his 50-year-old association with the Congress and joined the BJP, alleging “insult” in the party. Soon after this, his son also refused to contest the elections.
1. Resignation of Prateek Bordoloi (Withdrawal of Candidacy)
Reason: Prateek said in a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that after his father joined BJP, he will contest elections on Congress ticket. “Not morally right” will be.
Avoidance of confusion: He said that if he contests the elections, there will be confusion among Margherita voters and Congress workers about his commitment.
Loyalty to Party: Although Prateek has withdrawn his candidature, he clarified that he still believes in the ideals of the Congress and will continue to work as an ordinary party worker.
2. Pradyut Bordoloi joining BJP (The Father’s Switch)
Accusation of insult: Pradyut alleged that he was being marginalized within the Congress and had deep differences with the state leadership (especially Gaurav Gogoi) over ticket distribution.
BJP’s strategy: Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma Welcoming Pradyut, he said that BJP will become stronger with his arrival. BJP them Dispur Can make her candidate from the assembly seat.
Parliamentary Membership: Pradyut has also resigned from his Lok Sabha membership, even though there were still 3 years left in his tenure.
3. Latest status of Assam elections 2026
Voting: 9 April 2026 (all 126 seats in a phase).
consequences: 4 May 2026.
Congress crisis: Former President of Assam Congress within a month Bhupen Bora and now Pradyut Bordoloi ‘s joining the BJP is creating an “existential crisis” for the party.
