Senior Congress leader Bhupen Borah is expected to announce his final decision on whether he will quit the Indian National Congress later today, bringing clarity to a political standoff that has rattled the party in Assam ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Borah, a former president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), had tendered his resignation earlier this week, citing dissatisfaction over internal party functioning and decision-making. The move triggered intense efforts by the Congress high command to persuade him to reconsider, with senior leaders holding multiple rounds of talks with the veteran politician.
Party sources said the Congress has not formally accepted Borah’s resignation and has urged him to withdraw it, stressing his importance to the organisation in the state. Borah, for his part, told reporters that he would take a final call after consulting his family, supporters and close associates, and that his decision would be made public by today.
The episode has sparked sharp political reactions. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the developments as indicative of deepening turmoil within the Congress, claiming that more leaders could follow Borah’s path. BJP leaders have also hinted that their party’s doors remain open, though Borah has not publicly indicated any intention to switch sides.
Within the Congress, the uncertainty has raised concerns about organisational stability at a time when the party is attempting to regroup and mount a stronger challenge to the ruling BJP in Assam. A definitive announcement from Borah later today is expected to determine whether the crisis subsides or escalates into a major political realignment in the state.
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