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Pradyut Bordoloi, a Member of Parliament representing the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam, has announced his resignation from the Indian National Congress party. His departure comes in the wake of disagreements with the state party president, Gaurav Gogoi, regarding the nomination of candidates for the Laharighat Assembly constituency in the upcoming elections.

Bordolois exit from the party highlights ongoing tensions within the Congress in Assam, particularly as it prepares for the electoral challenges ahead. Political analysts suggest that candidate selection is a critical factor for electoral success, and such internal disputes could impact the partys performance in the forthcoming assembly elections.

Bordoloi has a history of active engagement in local politics and has previously served in various capacities within the Congress party. His resignation may influence voter sentiment in Nagaon and surrounding areas, where party loyalty is often tied to individual politicians. The Congress party will need to address these internal issues to maintain its standing in the region.

As the political landscape in Assam evolves, it remains to be seen how this development will affect the party’s strategies and voter alignment ahead of the elections.