Bhupen Bora, the former president of the Assam Pradesh Congress, resigned from the party on February 16, but his resignation was initially not accepted as Congress leadership attempted to persuade him to stay. Despite the party's claims of reconciliation, Bora confirmed his departure, stating he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 22. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Bora and assured that he would retain his dignity and respect within the BJP, even promising him a candidacy in the upcoming assembly elections. The primary reason behind Bhupen Bora's shift to the BJP appears to be his conflicts with Congress MP Rakibul Hussain. Bora has publicly accused Hussain of undermining his position within the party. As the tensions within Congress escalate, Bora's exit highlights significant fractures in the party's leadership and unity in Assam, raising concerns about its electoral prospects in the state, especially with upcoming elections on the horizon. This development is not just a local issue; it reflects broader trends in Indian politics where parties are constantly vying for influential leaders as strategic assets. The dynamics between leaders like Bora and Hussain potentially reflect deeper ideological divides that could have ramifications beyond their personal conflicts, influencing voter perceptions and party alignments in Assam's political landscape.