Borah criticized the claims made by Sarma, questioning the purported benefits of joining the BJP for the people of Assam...
Digital Desk: Amidst swirling speculations sparked by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding the potential defection of Congress leader and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief, Bhupen Borah, to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Borah has swiftly denied the claims. In a press conference held at a hotel in Jorhat, Borah addressed the media and firmly expressed his commitment to the Congress party.
Borah criticized the claims made by Sarma, questioning the purported benefits of joining the BJP for the people of Assam. He challenged the idea that his defection would address the crucial issues faced by the state's populace, including the livelihood concerns of laborers.
Asserting his loyalty to the Congress party, Borah declared his readiness to contest against Chief Minister Sarma in the upcoming 2026 state assembly elections, provided the party sanctions his candidacy.
Accusing Sarma of employing diversionary tactics, Borah emphasized the need to focus on substantive issues rather than engaging in political maneuvering. He demanded justification from those propagating the rumors of his defection, challenging them to explain why he should consider joining the BJP.
This declaration from Bhupen Borah comes in response to Chief Minister Sarma's earlier assertions, claiming that Borah would defect to the BJP in January 2025, with preparations already underway for him to contest from two constituencies.
As the political landscape in Assam continues to evolve, Borah's powerful viewpoint highlights the intensity of party dynamics and electoral strategies in the region.
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