In a significant political development ahead of the Assam assembly elections, Bhupen Kumar Bora, who previously headed the Assam Congress, has submitted his resignation to national president Mallikarjun Kharge. This move is seen as a considerable blow to the Congress party in the state as Bora has confirmed his resignation to the media, stating he would disclose the reasons at an appropriate moment. Reports suggest that Bora felt neglected by party leadership and disrespected within the state unit, indicating underlying tensions within the Congress party in Assam.

The news of Bora's resignation prompted Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to highlight his status, referring to him as the 'last Hindu leader of the Assam Congress.' Sarma expressed readiness to welcome Bora into the BJP and mentioned visiting him later, stressing the BJP's openness to accepting seasoned politicians. This statement is part of a broader narrative of the BJP aiming to consolidate its influence in Assam by attracting disillusioned Congress leaders, especially those with significant support bases.

Sarma further claimed that since alleging ties between current Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and Pakistan, grassroots Hindu Congress leaders have been more inclined to join his party. He predicts that in the coming weeks, around five more legislators may switch allegiance, which could drastically alter the political landscape ahead of the elections. This scenario underscores the ongoing political realignments in Assam and the challenges the Congress party might face in maintaining its foothold in the region, especially with impending elections.