GUWAHATI: In a significant political development, senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, marking a crucial shift in the political landscape of Assam. The announcement was made in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other prominent leaders, underscoring the BJP's growing influence in the region.

Bordoloi was welcomed into the party by state president Dilip Saikia, following approval from BJP national president Nitin Nabin. The move is seen as a strategic gain for the BJP, particularly as Bordoloi comes from a prominent background, having served as the chairman of the manifesto committee for the Assembly polls during his time with the Congress.

This transition comes just a day after Bordoloi resigned from the Congress, which was a surprising event, especially considering that he had been instrumental in defining the party's electoral strategies of late. His shift is part of a broader trend, as former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah also made a similar move to the BJP recently.

The implications of this realignment are significant for the political dynamics in Assam, where the BJP continues to consolidate power. Political analysts suggest that Bordoloi's former connections and influence may enhance the BJP's prospects in the region, particularly ahead of the forthcoming elections. As the political battle heats up, Bordoloi's rebranding as a BJP ally raises questions on how his transition will impact voter sentiment and party loyalty in Assam.