Another blow to Congress in Assam, Pratik Bordoloi returned candidature from Margherita seat, father Pradyut had joined BJP.

The date of assembly elections in Assam has been revealed. In such a situation, all the political parties are busy in their respective election preparations. Let us tell you that this time the main contest in the elections in Assam is between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress. However, Congress is facing successive setbacks in the state. Many Congress leaders have said goodbye to the party before the elections. At the same time, now Congress candidate Prateek Bordoloi from Margherita Assembly seat of Assam has also withdrawn his candidature. Let us tell you that Prateek Bordoloi’s father Pradyut Bordoloi had also recently joined BJP.

What is the whole matter?

According to the information revealed, Congress candidate from Margherita seat Prateek Bordoloi has withdrawn his candidature after his father Pradyut Bordoloi joined BJP. A letter has also been sent to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding this. Let us tell you that before this, Prateek Bordoloi’s father and Lok Sabha MP from Nagaon seat of Assam, Pradyut Bordoloi had resigned from Congress on Tuesday. After this, he joined BJP on Wednesday.

What did Pratik Bordoloi say?

Prateek Bordoloi, in a letter to Mallikarjun Kharge, said – “With respect and responsibility towards the party, I wish to convey my decision to withdraw my candidature from the Margherita assembly seat. Following my father’s decision to join another political party, I feel that it would not be appropriate for me to continue as a candidate. However, I would like to reiterate that my faith in the ideals of the Congress is unwavering. I will do whatever the leadership deems appropriate for the party and I will continue to work for the development of Margherita.”

When are the elections in Assam?

The Election Commission has announced that voting is going to be held on 126 seats in a single phase on April 9 for the assembly elections in Assam. Meanwhile, the election results will be released on May 4.

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MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP, Congress gets second big blow in Assam