‘Assam Congress Reins in Rakibul Hussain’s Fingers’: Ex-Chief Bhupen Borah Alleges ‘Mental Infighting’, Blames Gaurav Gogoi Over Resignation | Image:
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Bhupen Kumar Borah, whose resignation sparked a crisis within the Assam Congress, has now made revelations that narrate the gain collectively’s deep-seated instability.
In an uncommon interview with Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, same old President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Bhupen Borah, reflected on his 32-year hasten with the gain collectively and the causes within the encourage of his most unusual, dramatic resignation.
Amid the excitement of the 2026 assembly polls, Borah alleged that the gain collectively in Assam has been “taken over” by a top Muslim leader, signaling a shift in energy dynamics that has sidelined mass leaders.
The “Face” and The “Base” of Assam Congress
Borah’s central complaint lies within the management structure for the time being governing the exclaim unit.
“Gaurav Gogoi is the face and Rakibul Hussain is the base now,” he acknowledged.
He extra warned of “major turmoil” within the upcoming weeks, suggesting that Gaurav Gogoi’s management will “pull down the party further.”
Addressing his most unusual jam and the means from central management, at the side of Rahul Gandhi, to withdraw his resignation, Borah clarified, “My family connection with Congress is since 1926. I am in Congress since 1994 and served in various positions in the party. As of today, I am not a member of any political party… I am very sure that Assam PCC President (Gaurav Gogoi) is now only the face of the party and Rakibul is the base. This is about self-respect for us and any dignified Assamese cannot work under the leadership of Rakibul Hussain in Assam Congress.”
Internal Disputes and Sidelined Leadership
Borah detailed a particular occasion on February 9 where his authority modified into as soon as undermined. Despite being authorized to manual alliance and seat-sharing discussions, he claims Gogoi shifted the energy to Hussain in a single day.
“I have the experience of organising 16 political parties under one umbrella… A day after [the meeting] at night, Gaurav Gogoi informed me that Rakibul Hussain will also be a part of the discussion along with me and immediately he announced in the media that Bhupen Borah is misinforming the media. He said that I will not work alone, Rakibul Hussain will also be there.”
When asked why Gogoi is so dependent on Hussain, Borah spoke back, “Gaurav Gogoi became the state party president because of Rakibul Hussain and his next plan is to contest from Nagaon for the next Lok Sabha elections. So, Gogoi needs Rakibul Hussain.”
From APCC to “APCCR” and psychological infighting in Congress
Borah expressed that the interior tradition of the gain collectively has shifted so greatly that group no longer acknowledge it.
“In entire Congress party, you can ask anybody, the entire family is suffering from mental infighting. This is because all party workers think this is not APCC but APCCR. This is not the Congress I joined. This is Assam Pradesh Congress Rakibul Hussain.”
He also blamed Hussain for ancient electoral losses, citing the rhino poaching scandals of 2016 and the controversial 2021 alliance with the AIUDF. Borah alleged that Hussain is now “dictating” phrases no topic Borah having “more credibility.”
The Map forward for Congress in Assam
With regards to the upcoming elections and the gain collectively’s level of interest on specific demographics, Borah famed, “The Congress leadership may not know about this but people of Assam understand what Congress is doing. Congress will only be confined in few areas in Assam… If Gaurav Gogoi continues as a face of the party and Rakibul Hussain as a base of the party, I can give you guarantee that the recognition of the party inside the Assembly will be finished.”
“If Congress party thinks what to do after my resignation and corrects their course of action, then they may become the opposition party in Assam. If Gaurav Gogoi continues as a face of the party and Rakibul Hussain as a base of the party, I can give you guarantee that the recognition of the party inside the Assembly will be finished,” he added.
When asked if Gaurav Gogoi is a “weak” leader who lacks the grassroots connection of his father, the lifeless Tarun Gogoi, Borah equipped a biting evaluation: “Gaurav Gogoi is very strong in English and Hindi… [But] Gaurav Gogoi joined politics when his father was the chief minister. So, you can understand how he won elections. What was his contribution? He rose under the guidance of his father. He has no need to work hard or connect with people because for the next election, he will rely on Rakibul Hussain to win from Nagaon. He is very safe.”
On Doubtless Assembly With Himanta Biswa Sarma
Addressing rumors that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma could also focus on along with his situation, Borah remained open but firm on his most unusual independence.
“The chief minister is an authority figure of the state and holds a constitutional position. So, if he visits my house, it will be an honour for me,” he acknowledged.
Borah, nonetheless, didn’t assemble it sure if he is open to joining the BJP if made a proposal.
