Pradyut Bordoloi: Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigns ahead of state polls Assam senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the Indian National Congress just 20 days before the state assembly elections. The resignation was submitted to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, according to party sources. In a brief, one-line letter to Kharge, Bordoloi expressed “overwhelming sadness” and formally tendered his resignation from all posts, privileges, and primary membership of the party. Bordoloi, a former Assam cabinet minister and two-time MP representing the Nagaon constituency, is a prominent figure within the state Congress party. His son is currently contesting the upcoming assembly elections as a Congress candidate from the Margherita seat, where voting is scheduled for April 9. The timing of his resignation has raised questions about its implications for the party’s strategy ahead of the polls. Following the announcement, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Gaurav Gogoi addressed the situation, stating that he had spoken with Bordoloi and condemned the “kind of things that are coming out in the media.” Gogoi’s comments suggest concerns about media narratives surrounding the resignation, though no further details were provided. Bordoloi’s decision to resign has sparked speculation about the factors influencing his move. While the article does not explicitly outline the reasons, it highlights the political dynamics at play, including potential pressures from rival parties and the strategic considerations of the upcoming elections. His resignation adds to the complexities of the state’s political landscape, where multiple parties are vying for influence ahead of the vote.#assam_congress #pradyut_bordoloi #mallikarjun_kharge #gaurav_gogoi #nagaon_constituency
