The Economic Times

Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Pradyut Bordolois BJP switch ripples through family as son Prateek Bordoloi quits Margherita race on Congress ticket

Prateek Bordoloi has withdrawn his candidacy for the Margherita Assembly seat. He was set to contest on a Congress ticket. His decision follows his father, Pradyut Bordoloi, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Prateek stated it would be inappropriate to continue as a Congress candidate. He affirmed his commitment to the party in other roles.