Former BJP MLA Ashok Sarma Joins Congress with Hundreds of Supporters

Former BJP MLA Ashok Sarma joined Congress with hundreds of his supporters, citing dissatisfaction with the BJP's divisive politics. Sarma, along with several BJP leaders from Nalbari, pledged allegiance to the Congress in a ceremony attended by senior party members. Sarma was previously an influential BJP leader in Assam.

Former BJP MLA Ashok Sarma has formally joined Congress, accompanied by hundreds of his supporters. The senior BJP figure made this shift during a joining programme attended by top Congress leaders including Gaurav Gogoi and Bhupen Kumar Borah.

'Today marks the start of the Quit India movement, and I chose this day to join Congress to honor the sacrifices of the party and its leaders,' Sarma declared to a packed audience.

He explained that his departure from BJP was a difficult decision, influenced by the party's divisive politics and internal satisfaction. Sarma's move is expected to create significant ripples within the BJP, especially in Assam's lower districts.

(With inputs from agencies.)