"Time For Assam Congress To Be Independent Of Mahajot": Gaurav Gogoi

The Congress must strengthen its grassroot connect in Assam by going independent, party MP Gaurav Gogoi has said.

The Congress must no longer be a part of the Mahajot, the 'Grand Alliance' it formed with several other parties earlier this year, Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi said today. Instead, he said, it must remain independent and focus on growing stronger at the grassroots. "I believe it is time for the Indian National Congress in Assam to be independent of the Mahajot. The Congress is the only party that can take on the BJP. For that we need to strengthen our party organisation across Assam, including those constituencies where there are MLAs of the Mahajot," the Parliamentarian from Kaliabor said. "Prior to the formation of the Mahajot, the party has fulfilled its duty as an Opposition party on its own. Going forward, the party may still consult with other Opposition parties if and when the BJP government brings anti-people policies. People have huge expectations from the Congress and if we will fulfil them, we will form the next government in 2026." Mr Gogoi told media persons in Guwahati that earlier he had made his "personal view" known to Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhupen Kumar Borah.