GUWAHATI (Feb 21, 2026) — Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has concluded a critical visit to Assam to halt a party exodus following the resignation of former state chief Bhupen Borah.

The Stakes

• Defection Threat: Borah is set to join the BJP tomorrow, claiming a wave of Congress leaders will follow him by March 8.
• New Alliances: As Chairperson of the Screening Committee, Gandhi is pivoting away from the AIUDF to explore a tie-up with Akhil Gogoi’s Raijor Dal.
• Poll Readiness: Despite the BJP's seat lead, the 1.6% vote share gap in the last election remains the focal point for Gandhi’s strategy to reclaim the state.

Strategy Session

Gandhi met with over 20 MLAs and senior leaders to finalize candidates and unify the ranks against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s aggressive campaign.