Bhupen Borah Resigns, Himanta Biswa Sarma Calls Him ‘Last Hindu Leader in Assam Congress,’ Here’s How His Exit Can Harm INC

Bhupen Borah’s resignation from his prominent post in the Indian National Congress (INC) Assam has stirred up political unrest again in the state. Borah was instrumental in helping to reorganise the party at all levels, and his departure comes at a time when internal pressures as well as electoral pressures have increased.

Ultimately, Borah leaving may deal a blow to Congress as they are still attempting to regain lost support from earlier in Assam’s evolving political climate.

Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Sharp Remark

Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted to the news of Borah’s passing by saying he was the “last Hindu leader of Assam Congress.” This statement sparked a great deal of controversy, with supporters of Sarma seeing it as a strategic political manoeuvre, while others referred to it as a polarizing comment.

Sarma’s comments also highlight the ongoing identity and voter base consolidation struggle between the ruling BJP and Congress in Assam.

How Borah’s Exit Can Harm Congress

Bhupen Borah was seen as a bridge between traditional Congress voters and younger grassroots workers. His resignation may impact the party in three key ways:

1. Leadership Vacuum: The party may face difficulty in finding a strong regional face capable of countering the BJP’s dominance.
   
2. Organizational Weakness: Borah’s departure could demoralize party workers and disrupt ongoing campaigns.
   
3. Community Outreach Challenges: With identity politics playing a crucial role in Assam, Congress may struggle to maintain its diverse voter support base.
   

Congress at a Crossroads: Can the Party Rebuild After Borah’s Exit?

The challenge facing Congress right now is to unite themselves, develop a coherent plan and work together toward their goals in advance of the next political battlegrounds that will occur in the near future. It is too soon to tell if Congress can utilize this loss as a tool to reorganize itself.

Bhupen Borah’s departure represents more than a new leader; he may also reshape the political landscape of Assam for some time to come.