The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) in Assam is experiencing internal unrest as MLA Zakir Hussain Laskar from Hailakandi Assembly constituency resigns from the party. Laskar’s departure adds to the uncertainty surrounding the AIUDF ahead of the state’s upcoming elections. However, he has not publicly disclosed the reasons for his resignation.
The AIUDF is already grappling with disciplinary actions against two other legislators for alleged anti-party activities. Abdul Aziz from Badarpur and Karim Uddin Barbhuiya from Sonai Assembly seat, who also served as the party’s vice-president, were suspended for six years by the party’s central committee. The suspensions were due to their actions being deemed controversial and detrimental to the party’s interests.
The party accused the suspended legislators of damaging its image and violating party discipline by extending support to another political party and planning to switch allegiances. The suspension orders were issued under the party’s constitution and signed by AIUDF General Secretary (Administration) Hafiz Bashir Ahmed.
Karim Uddin Barbhuiya announced his decision to leave the AIUDF after consulting with various sections of society for the sake of peace and harmony. While he did not disclose his future political intentions or party affiliations, speculations suggest he might join the BJP’s ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and contest in the Sonai Assembly seat in Cachar district.
Barbhuiya’s move occurs amidst a period of political realignments in Assam as parties gear up for the upcoming Assembly elections. With leaders across parties hinting at potential shifts or switching affiliations, the state’s political landscape appears fluid. Karim Uddin Barbhuiya, a significant political figure in southern Assam, has a long-standing association with the AIUDF and represents the politically crucial Sonai Assembly constituency in Cachar district.
