Assam polls: Congress MP quits party after 30 years, gets offer from Himanta to join BJP

Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party after nearly three decades, citing sadness and feeling sidelined. This move follows an invitation from Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to join the BJP, with speculation he might contest the Dispur constituency. Bordoloi confirmed BJP's outreach but noted a lack of response from Congress leadership.

By PRABIN KALITA AND KANGKAN KALITA