Assam Minister Nandita Gorlosa joins Congress after BJP denies ticket

Former BJP leader and Assam Minister Nandita Gorlosa joined Congress on Sunday (March 22, 2026) after being denied a ticket for the single-phase Assam Assembly polls scheduled to be held on April 9, 2026.

Her decision came shortly after she submitted a formal resignation letter to Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia, stepping down from her ministerial responsibilities and primary membership of the party with immediate effect.

In the letter, Ms. Gorlosa wrote, "I am writing to formally submit my resignation from the primary membership of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with immediate effect." "In view of the above, I request you to relieve me of my responsibilities with immediate effect. I appreciate the opportunities I have had to serve the people and the party, and I would like to thank you for your support during my tenure," she further said.