1. Two Assam Congress MLAs are set to openly declare their allegiance to the BJP-led government.
2. This move underscores the deepening divide within the Congress party in Assam.
3. The defections highlight the challenges facing the Congress ahead of upcoming elections.
Guwahati, Feb 14: In a significant blow to the Assam Congress, two MLAs are poised to openly pledge their support to the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the state.
The unfolding political dynamics signal a widening chasm within the Congress party, with defections becoming increasingly apparent.
One of the Congress leaders set to declare support for the Sarma-led BJP government is North Karimganj MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, who has confirmed his intentions to the media.
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Purkayastha emphasized his alignment with the Assam Chief Minister, citing it as beneficial for the state’s development.
While Purkayastha has openly expressed his stance, the identity of the second Congress leader poised to support the BJP is yet to be disclosed.
This development occurs amidst escalating internal tensions within the Congress, primarily revolving around ticket distribution for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Rumors abound regarding veteran Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi’s potential defection to the BJP, fueled by speculation that he may be supplanted by Gaurav Gogoi in the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat.
Additionally, fissures have emerged between Samaguri MLA Rockybul Hussain and Barpeta MP Abdul Khaleque over ticket allocation for the Dhubri seat, exacerbating intra-party discord.
The lack of internal communication among senior leaders regarding ticket distribution has exacerbated distrust within the Assam Congress, leading to a state of confusion and frustration among sitting MPs apprehensive about potential replacements.
The Congress continues to grapple with defections to the BJP, further weakening its electoral prospects ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
Expelled Assam Youth Congress president Angkita Dutta and former MLA Bismita Gogoi recently joined the BJP, leveling allegations against party leadership, particularly targeting Rahul Gandhi.
Speculation surrounding sitting Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi’s future has intensified amid rumors of his replacement by Gaurav Gogoi, prompting conjecture about his potential defection to the BJP.
With Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha’s public declaration of support for the Assam CM, the Congress faces the looming prospect of additional defections to the saffron camp, further diminishing its standing ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
