The political climate in Assam intensified on Wednesday as Gaurav Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), came out strongly in defence of senior Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi amid speculation over his reported resignation.
Addressing the media, Gogoi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of attempting to damage Bordoloi’s reputation through what he described as a coordinated media narrative. He termed the developments a “deliberate political effort” aimed at weakening the Congress ahead of the upcoming elections.
‘Attempt to Tarnish Image’, Says Gogoi
“The Chief Minister of Assam is trying to politically tarnish the image of our senior MP, Pradyut Bordoloi, through the media,” Gogoi said, raising concerns over what he called misinformation being circulated in the public domain.
He added that he, along with Congress general secretary Jitendra Singh, recently held a detailed meeting with Bordoloi to assess the political situation and discuss preparations for the forthcoming Assembly elections.
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Congress Seeks to Project Unity
“We have just met with Pradyut Bordoloi and had an extensive discussion about the upcoming elections. I have come after speaking to him, and I strongly condemn the kind of things that are coming out in the media,” Gogoi said, rejecting the reports and backing Bordoloi’s position within the party.
His remarks come at a time when reports of Bordoloi’s resignation have fuelled speculation about internal developments within the Indian National Congress in Assam.
High Stakes Ahead of Elections
Bordoloi, a senior Congress leader and MP from the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency since 2019, remains a key political figure in the state. His next move is being closely watched as Assam heads towards crucial elections.
Meanwhile, the Congress leadership has reiterated its commitment to contest the polls unitedly, while accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to destabilise opposition leaders through political tactics.
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