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Pradyut Bordoloi, the Member of Parliament representing the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, has announced his resignation from the Indian National Congress party. This decision comes amid reported disagreements with the state party president, Gaurav Gogoi, regarding the selection of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, particularly concerning the Laharighat Assembly constituency.

Bordolois departure marks a significant shift in Assam’s political landscape, as he has been a notable figure within the Congress party. His resignation highlights ongoing tensions within the party, especially as it prepares for crucial electoral contests. The Assembly elections, scheduled for early next year, are pivotal for various political parties, including the Congress, which has witnessed internal rifts as it seeks to strengthen its position against competing parties in the region.

Bordoloi’s public statement did not detail the specific nature of the differences with Gogoi, but it emphasizes a growing trend of dissent within the party ranks related to candidate nominations and strategic decisions. Observers suggest that this move could influence voter sentiment in both the Nagaon constituency and the wider Assam political sphere.