Bhupen Borah’s BJP switch: Ghosts of past rifts haunt Congress before Assam elections

Congress faces a significant setback in Assam as former state chief Bhupen Borah joins the BJP, echoing past defections. Borah cited humiliation and marginalization by party leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Rakibul Hussain as reasons for his departure, highlighting internal rifts ahead of assembly elections.

By ROHITASHWA RANJAN