‘I am resigning from all posts, privileges, and primary membership with a heavy heart,’ Bordoloi wrote, extending best wishes to the Congress in his parting note.

Bordoloi’s track record includes back-to-back wins from BJP stronghold Dibrugarh in 2019 and 2024. Sources indicate a likely BJP joining imminently, where he could emerge as a major player in the party’s Assam operations.

For Congress, already weakened by infighting and poor electoral showings, this is a body blow. Bordoloi’s history as APCC chief and his contributions to the 2016 campaign highlight his stature.

The party’s decline—shrinking to 29 seats in 2021 after consistent losses—fueled discontent among leaders like Bordoloi, who criticized leadership choices and organizational flaws. BJP’s unbroken rule since 2016 and its 2024 Lok Sabha sweep (9/14 seats) signal the changing landscape.

Bordoloi’s move may tilt the balance in upper Assam, strengthening BJP’s grip. With voting set for April 9 across all 126 seats and results on May 4, this defection could reshape the electoral battlefield.