Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Assam Congress Leader Resigns Amid Controversy
A new leader in the Congress party in Assam, Rejaul Karim Sarkar, made a speech that some people found offensive.
He said that the development of one area, Sivasagar, should happen in another area, Dhubri, and vice versa.
Some people thought this meant he wanted to change the character of the areas, which caused a big argument.
The chief minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, was very upset and threatened to take strong action.
Mr. Sarkar then said he was sorry and explained that he might have used the wrong words because he is new to politics.
Some groups were still angry and said they would not support the Congress party if they did not remove Mr. Sarkar.
The leader of the opposition in the state said that Mr. Sarkar's words were not what the Congress party believes.
Later, Sarkar resigned from the Congress party, and the party said it would not affect their chances in the upcoming elections.
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) said his resignation was expected and exposed what they described as a communal mindset among some Congress leaders.
Rejaul Karim Sarkar, a new Congress leader in Assam, resigned following controversial remarks about regional development.
His statement about balancing development between Sivasagar and Dhubri was misinterpreted as drawing unfavourable comparisons.
The Congress party stated that his resignation would not affect their prospects in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
AIUDF general secretary Rafiqul Islam described Sarkar's resignation as justified and claimed it exposed a communal mindset within the Congress.
Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi emphasized the need for responsible statements and rejected suggestions of a political motive behind Sarkar's resignation.
- Who
- Rejaul Karim Sarkar, a new Congress leader and former president of the All Assam Minorities Students’ Union
- What
- Resignation from Congress party following controversial remarks and political backlash
- When
- After the controversial remarks and subsequent apology
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Due to criticism from senior Congress leaders and perceived political motives
- Person Involved
- Rejaul Karim Sarkar
- Political Party
- Congress
- Controversial Statement
- Sivasagar’s development should take place in Dhubri and vice versa
- Apology Issued
- Yes
- Resignation Status
- Resigned
- Party's Stance on Impact
- No impact on poll prospects
- AIUDF's View
- Resignation justified, exposed communal mindset
