Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah campaigns in Bongaigaon, alleges BJP intimidation and syndicate ties

With the Bongaigaon by-election drawing closer, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhupen Borah visited the constituency to rally support for Congress candidate Brajenjit Singh. During his campaign, Borah highlighted the party’s commitment to local identity and regional pride, expressing confidence in Singh’s potential to win by a large margin. 

According to Borah, "The Bongaigaon constituency has a deep-rooted spirit of regionalism. Congress has selected Brajenjit Singh as our candidate due to his strong sense of nationalism. I am confident that Singh will secure a decisive victory with significant voter support".

Bora also criticized the ruling BJP, alleging that its members have been fostering an atmosphere of tension and hostility in Chamguri. He accused BJP “goons” of regularly instigating conflict in the area, calling it a calculated effort to intimidate the local populace and influence the election outcome.

Additionally, Borah addressed allegations against the Congress candidate from Behali constituency, accused of distributing Rs. 2 crore in Jorhat and Rajasthan, a charge he refuted, dismissing it as baseless.

Bora further pointed to allegations of financial misconduct within the BJP ranks, claiming that “Money from the coal and betel nut syndicates is being funneled to the residence of a prominent BJP leader in Jagiroad.” 

He urged authorities to investigate these claims, which he argued reveal the BJP’s deeper ties to illicit funding sources in Assam.