In a significant move before the Assam Assembly elections, Prateek Bordoloi decided to withdraw his candidacy from the Margherita Assembly constituency. This decision was influenced by his father, Pradyut Bordoloi, switching sides to join the BJP. In a letter to Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president, Prateek Bordoloi expressed his respect and responsibility towards the party.
Explaining his withdrawal, Prateek Bordoloi mentioned that it would not be suitable for him to continue as a Congress candidate following his father’s move to another party. He stressed the importance of clarity for voters and party members to avoid any confusion. While reaffirming his loyalty to the Indian National Congress, he stated his commitment to the party’s principles and the development of Margherita.
Prateek Bordoloi’s decision is expected to have political repercussions in Margherita as parties adjust their strategies for the upcoming elections. His father, Pradyut Bordoloi, recently joined the BJP and expressed his reasons for leaving the Congress, citing repeated humiliation and a challenging environment within the party’s Assam unit.
