Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Ex-minority leader quits Congress after controversy
Rejaul Karim Sarkar, a former leader of the All Assam Minority Students’ Union, joined the Congress party on January 11.
During his joining ceremony, he made a speech about uniting different communities in Assam for development and harmony.
His statement mentioned specific districts, which led to a big controversy.
Some people, including the Chief Minister, thought he was suggesting moving people from one district to another.
Sarkar later clarified that his words were misunderstood and he meant to promote harmony.
However, the criticism within the Congress party, including from other leaders, led him to resign just three days after joining.
He accused some leaders of being agents of the opposing BJP party and said their statements caused him distress.
Rejaul Karim Sarkar joined Congress on January 11, 2024.
His speech about community unity sparked controversy in Assam.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused him of threatening to relocate people.
Sarkar clarified his statement was about harmony, not relocation.
Criticism within the Congress party led to his resignation on January 14.
- Who
- Rejaul Karim Sarkar, former minority student leader
- What
- Resigned from Congress after controversial statement
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Controversy over statement about community unity and development
- Name
- Rejaul Karim Sarkar
- Previous Position
- President of All Assam Minority Students’ Union
- Joined Congress
- January 11
- Resigned from Congress
- January 14
- Controversial Statement
- Proposed unity among communities in Assam
- Critics
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Debabrata Saika, Pradyut Bordoloi
- Clarification
- Statement was about harmony, not relocation
