1. Former Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora has resigned from the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
2. Bora cited a commitment to TMC since joining in April 2022 as his reason for resignation.
3. He faced challenges with TMC’s perception in Assam and unsuccessful attempts to address them with party leadership.
Guwahati, Sep 01: Former Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora has resigned from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), stepping down from his primary membership of the party.
In his resignation letter to the party leadership, Bora expressed his commitment to TMC since joining in April 2022.
He and his team have worked diligently to enhance the party’s presence in Assam and position it as a viable alternative to the BJP. Bora’s initial decision to join TMC was fueled by his admiration for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the party’s leadership.
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Despite TMC’s potential in Assam, Bora cited several issues that have hindered progress, including the perception of TMC as a West Bengal-centric party.
He proposed solutions such as appointing an Assamese leader at the national level, declaring Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s residence in Tollygunge as a heritage site, and turning the Madhupur Satra in Cooch Behar into a cultural hub.
However, Bora’s repeated efforts to discuss these concerns with TMC leadership were unsuccessful.
Bora conveyed to the media, “The people of Assam are reluctant to accept a party they view as being from another state. Given these unresolved challenges, I have decided to part ways with TMC.”
