In a significant political development in Assam, the opposition Congress party has officially severed all ties with the Raijor Dal, headed by MLA Akhil Gogoi. The decision comes into immediate effect following explicit directives from Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi. The party cited repeated violations of alliance discipline and decorum as the primary ground for calling off the partnership.
Decision Directives and Official Announcement
According to official details released by the state congress unit, the decision was formally communicated through an organizational circular. The circular, bearing the signature of APCC General Secretary (Organisation) Ramanna Baruah, was issued to notify all party cadres and the public regarding the immediate termination of the political relationship with Raijor Dal.
Allegations of Misinformation and Disregard for Alliance Norms
Elaborating on the rationale behind the rift, Congress noted that it had previously brought together various regional outfits, including Raijor Dal and Left parties, ahead of the past Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. The strategic objective of this broad coalition was to present a united front against communal forces and offer an effective alternative to the electorate.
However, Congress expressed disappointment over the conduct of Raijor Dal's leadership. The party alleged that throughout the alliance period, Raijor Dal engaged in a persistent negative campaign aimed at disparaging Congress and damaging its public image. According to the party leadership, such actions directly breached the mutually agreed-upon principles of coalition discipline.
Personal Attacks on Opposition Leaders
Congress further highlighted that Raijor Dal leaders repeatedly made baseless, unwarranted, and derogatory public remarks targeting leaders of other constituent parties within the opposition bloc. The party emphasized that such conduct continuously undermined the core foundation of opposition unity, making it untenable to sustain political ties any longer. Despite dissolving the alliance, Congress reiterated its unyielding commitment to the promises made to the people of Assam.
2026 Election Outcomes and Current Dynamics
In the 2026 Assam Assembly Elections, Congress and Raijor Dal fought as key constituents of a six-party opposition alliance. The election results saw Congress winning 19 seats, while Raijor Dal managed to secure 2 seats. Despite the multi-party alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a victory hat-trick, retaining power in the state for a third consecutive term. Raijor Dal leadership has yet to issue an official reaction regarding Congress's decision.
