Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress president, Mira Borthakur, criticized Pradyut Bordoloi, a former party member, for leaving the Congress, alleging his departure was driven by personal gain rather than ideological differences. Borthakur claimed Bordoloi had accumulated significant wealth during his time as a minister in Assam under the Congress government. She suggested there might be undisclosed reasons behind his decision, hinting at possible pressure or influence from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Borthakur accused Bordoloi of betraying the trust of party workers, stating that his exit over disagreements on candidate selection for an Assembly seat reflects personal ambition overshadowing party loyalty. Despite such exits, Borthakur emphasized the unity within the Congress and expressed confidence that leaders motivated by personal interests would not weaken the party’s foundation. Meanwhile, Bordoloi has not responded publicly to these allegations.
Lok Sabha member Pradyut Bordoloi, in his resignation from the Indian National Congress, cited repeated humiliation and an unsupportive environment within the party’s Assam unit as reasons for his departure. Bordoloi, acknowledging the Congress’s role in his political journey, expressed deep sadness over his decision, attributing it to accumulated issues within the party over time. He highlighted instances of feeling insulted by senior Congress members, leading to a sense of isolation and eventual resignation.
Bordoloi clarified that his decision was not a disregard for the party’s legacy but a response to the deteriorating situation within the Assam Congress, where he no longer felt comfortable. Despite recognizing the party’s contributions to his career, he emphasized the lack of a conducive environment for him to continue within the Assam Congress, ultimately leading to his resignation.
