In a significant political twist in Assam, Bhupen Kumar Bora, the former president of the Assam Congress, retracted his resignation just hours after it had been submitted. Bora had cited a lack of acknowledgment and respect within the party as his reasons for resigning when he sent his resignation letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in the morning. However, after a series of meetings and efforts from party leaders to convince him otherwise, he chose to remain with the party.

Following the announcement of his resignation, several senior Congress leaders rushed to Bora's home in Guwahati, including the current Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and other party representatives. They engaged in discussions with him, which apparently led to Bora's decision to reverse his resignation. Sources indicate that the party leadership assured him of a significant role within the organization, which played a key part in his change of heart.

The political drama has sparked reactions beyond the Congress party, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressing sharp criticism of the situation. Sarma referred to Bora as the last Hindu leader of the Assam Congress, who was neither a legislator nor involved in other significant roles, highlighting the ongoing struggle within the party and the challenges it faces in maintaining its leadership and influence in the region. This incident could have implications for the party's unity and strategy as they navigate Assam's evolving political landscape.