Guwahati-February 22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Senior Assam political leader Bhupen Kumar Borah<\/strong>, previously serving as the Bhupen Borah<\/strong> and former state president of the Indian National Congress in Assam, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, marking a major shift in the political dynamics of the state as it heads into elections. The induction ceremony took place at the party\u2019s state headquarters, Vajpayee Bhawan<\/em> in Guwahati, in the presence of Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia<\/strong> and other senior party leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bhupen Borah has been a prominent figure in Assam politics for over three decades. He served as the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president<\/strong> from 2021 to 2025 and has represented the Bihpuria Assembly constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly earlier in his career. His leadership roles made him one of the key faces of the Congress party in the Northeast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After submitting his resignation to the Congress leadership on February 16, 2026<\/strong>, Borah\u2019s departure triggered intense political speculation. Senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, reportedly reached out to persuade him to reconsider his decision, while Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma<\/strong> publicly announced Borah\u2019s intention to join the BJP on February 22<\/strong> during a visit to his residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The formal induction into the BJP took place amid growing anticipation as the Assam Legislative Assembly elections<\/strong>, with 126 seats, are scheduled for March\u2013April 2026<\/strong>. Alongside Borah, former Congress worker Sanju Bora<\/strong> and several other party members also joined the BJP at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking after joining the ruling party, Borah reflected on his long political journey, having served the Congress for more than 32 years, and expressed his hopes for a fresh start in the BJP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed him, describing the shift as a new political beginning and acknowledging Borah\u2019s contribution to state politics over many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Political analysts suggest Borah\u2019s switch to the BJP could significantly impact electoral equations, particularly in constituencies where he has long-standing influence. His departure also highlights broader challenges within the Congress party as it prepares for a crucial election season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a post-joining interview with NDTV, Borah expressed criticism of his former party\u2019s preparedness for the elections, stating that the Congress lacked funds and internal unity to effectively contest the polls \u2014 remarks that underline dissatisfaction with the party\u2019s current structure and prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Borah\u2019s induction into the BJP is being closely watched by political observers as Assam gears up for a closely contested Assembly election. The political shift not only boosts the BJP\u2019s organisational strength but also raises questions about opposition cohesion in the northeastern state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Guwahati-February 22, 2026 Senior Assam political leader Bhupen Kumar Borah, previously serving as the Bhupen Borah and former state president of the Indian National Congress in Assam, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, marking a major shift in the political dynamics of the state as it heads into elections. The induction ceremony…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8011,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-assam"],"yoast_head":"\n
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