Congress leader Bhupen Borah accuses Assam CM of diverting issues, questions "Why I should join BJP"

Assam Congress President Bhupen Borah while addressing a press conference today accused the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for continuously diverting key issues of the state by repeatedly stating that Borah will join BJP.

He criticized Sarma's alleged diversion tactics, accusing him of playing ‘mind games’ and ‘ psychological games' to evade crucial questions raised by the opposition.

He further adds "From now on if any media channel in Assam asks me or questions me whether I will join BJP or not, they have to first tell me why I should join BJP."

"He has erected 27 toll gates among the state, and if anybody questions him on that he would respond by saying that the given person will join BJP," quipped Bora.

Moreover, Bora announced his intent to contest against Sarma in the 2026 elections, provided he receives approval from his party. He emphasized the need for the opposition to stand as a strong voice for the people, highlighting issues such as landlessness among indigenous communities, with approximately 11 lakh families still awaiting land allocation.

"In the election of 2026, I will contest against the current CM of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma," Bora declared while challenging the chief minister of Assam.

For the unversed, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sparked speculation about the imminent defection of Congress leader and APCC President Bhupen Borah to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing reporters on March 24, Sarma said, "Ask me, when will Bhupen Borah join the BJP? He will join the BJP anytime. Since I am saying this, I have a reason for it. He will join soon."

Dismissing the credibility of Congress leaders' statements, Sarma stated his insider knowledge, claiming, "Leaders who speak to the press about anything, immediately call me and tell me everything. That I said all these... do not mind me."

Also read: Opposition leader Bhupen Bora blames Assam CM of unemployment status and landlessness of indigenous communities.