In a major political development in Assam, former Congress chief Bhupen Borah is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on 22nd February. A day after resigning from the Congress party. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited his residence in Guwahati and both leader had a close door meeting. Later Sarma announced that Borah will join BJP.Along with him, a good number of Congress leaders will join the BJP in Guwahati and North Lakhimpur, Sarma said. According to Sarma Borah was the last recognised Hindu leader in Congress.
#WATCH | Guwahati | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "... Bhupen Borah will join BJP on 22nd February. Dilip Saikia will work out the details. Along with him, a good number of Congress leaders will join the BJP in Guwahati and North Lakhimpur ... He is the last recognised Hindu… pic.twitter.com/IO8ErSW9iu
— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2026
The Congress had entrusted Bhupen Borah with the responsibility of holding discussions on opposition unity and alliance-building.
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