Former Congress leader in Assam, Kandarpa Kalita, criticized state party president Gaurav Gogoi, accusing him of treating party workers poorly and lacking Assamese nationalism. Kalita stated that Gogoi views Congress workers as servants, causing discontent within the party. He also alleged that Gogoi shows no commitment to Assam’s interests and fails to uphold regional identity.
Kalita highlighted Gogoi’s alleged false promises regarding justice for popular singer Zubeen Garg, claiming they are meant to deceive the public. Referring to Gogoi as a “lora raja” (young king), Kalita suggested that Gogoi behaves with a sense of entitlement within the party. Additionally, Kalita claimed that the Congress in Assam is currently under the influence of senior party leader Rakibul Hussain.
The resignation and criticisms by Kalita coincide with the Congress in Assam restructuring and forming alliances with regional parties for the upcoming Assembly elections. While party leaders have not officially responded to Kalita’s accusations, political analysts view his statements as indicative of ongoing internal conflicts within the state’s Congress unit.
