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News India Live, Digital Desk: For Congress in Assam politics, this time has become like a ‘war with its own people’. President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Bhupen Bora Has surprised everyone by offering to resign from his post. If sources are to be believed, Bora is angry with the increasing interference of Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain and his ‘one-sided’ dominance within the party.
Who is Rakibul Hussain? (The Man in the Spotlight)
Rakibul Hussain is a powerful leader of Assam Congress who is considered as ‘Chanakya’ of politics. These things about him make him special:
‘Veteran’ MP from Dhubri: In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Rakibul Hussain created a stir in Delhi politics by defeating Badruddin Ajmal (AIUDF) by a record margin of more than 10 lakh votes.
Special features of Tarun Gogoi: Hussain was a cabinet minister in the government of late Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and was considered Gogoi’s most trusted general.
Hold on to the party: Rakibul Hussain’s hold is so strong at the grassroots level that a large section of the Assam Congress considers him as their real leader.
What is the real root of the dispute?
The main reason for the tension between Bhupen Bora and Rakibul Hussain Ticket sharing and organizational dominance Is.
By-election battle: Rakibul Hussain’s opinion was given more importance in the selection of candidates for the by-elections to be held on 5 seats of Assam, due to which Bora started feeling sidelined.
Battle for supremacy: The discussion about giving ticket to Rakibul Hussain’s son from Samaguri seat added fuel to the fire. The Bora camp believes that ‘familism’ and ‘one person rule’ is increasing in the party.
Bhupen Bora’s resignation: strategy or compulsion?
Bhupen Bora has given a strong message to the high command by resigning. Experts say that this is a ‘power move’ by Bora so that Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge intervene in this matter and Rakibul Hussain’s progress can be curbed.
