Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Veteran Leader Rajen Gohain Joins Asom Jatiya Parishad, Criticizing BJP
A well-known politician named Rajen Gohain, who used to be a minister and worked with the BJP party for over 40 years, has decided to join a smaller, regional party called the Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP).
He felt that the BJP, a big national party, was not listening to Assam's needs and was being run unfairly from the capital, Delhi.
Gohain said that the BJP's actions have harmed the people of Assam and that national parties don't represent the state well.
He explained that he joined the AJP because he believes in a regional approach that brings different communities together.
Gohain's move is significant because he was a prominent figure in the BJP and his departure highlights internal disagreements within the party in Assam.
The AJP, though new and without elected representatives yet, hopes his joining will strengthen their efforts to represent the region.
Veteran leader and former Union Minister Rajen Gohain has joined the Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) after a 40-year association with the BJP.
Gohain, a former Assam BJP president and four-time MP from Nagaon, cited a loss of faith in national parties to address Assam's needs.
He accused the BJP of 'Hitleri' rule, betraying Assam's interests, and causing damage to the state and its people through decisions made in Delhi.
Gohain's move is seen as a significant gain for the AJP, a regional party formed in 2020 that has yet to achieve electoral success.
His departure from the BJP represents a high-profile exit and comes ahead of crucial state assembly elections next year.
- Who
- Rajen Gohain, a veteran leader, former Union Minister of State for Railways, former Assam BJP president, and four-time Lok Sabha MP.
- What
- Officially joined the Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) after leaving the BJP, criticizing the national party and its governance in Assam.
- When
- Wednesday (last month for BJP exit)
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- Gohain stated he lost faith in national parties to address Assam's needs, citing a 'Hitleri' rule, betrayal of state interests, damage to the Assamese people, and a belief that decisions made in Delhi are detrimental to the state. He advocates for 'inclusive regionalism'.
Gohain's Criticisms of BJP
BJP's Perceived Direction (by Gohain)
Party Ideology and Governance
Gohain's Criticisms of BJP
Gohain feels the BJP has deviated from its founding ideals and practices 'Hitleri' rule, dividing and damaging the state. He believes decisions are made in Delhi, ignoring local needs and leaving people insecure. He accuses the party of looting the state.
BJP's Perceived Direction (by Gohain)
The BJP's governance is characterized by decisions made in Delhi that do not serve Assam's interests, leading to a sense of insecurity among its people and damage to the Assamese community.
Representation and Regional Interests
Gohain's Criticisms of BJP
Gohain stated he has lost faith in national parties to address Assam's needs, citing a betrayal of the state's interests. He felt it was not advisable to place the state in the hands of Delhi.
BJP's Perceived Direction (by Gohain)
National parties, including the BJP, have failed to adequately represent Assam's needs and have instead prioritized decisions made in Delhi, betraying the state's interests.
Internal Party Dynamics
Gohain's Criticisms of BJP
Gohain was part of a faction at odds with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, representing the 'old guard' against the new leadership that emerged after Sarma joined the BJP.
BJP's Perceived Direction (by Gohain)
The rise of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has led to an internal rift within the Assam BJP, with a new group of leaders emerging under his influence.
- Former Union Minister of State
- Rajen Gohain (Railways)
- Former Assam BJP President
- Rajen Gohain
- Former MP
- Four-time Lok Sabha MP from Nagaon (1999-2019)
- Years in BJP
- Over 40 years
- New Party
- Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP)
- AJP Formed
- 2020
- Gohain's Age
- 74
Sources
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