Guwahati, February 16 Three-time Assam Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal joined another opposition party, Raijor Dal, just months ahead of the state assembly elections.
This development comes hours after the former president of the state Congress, Bhupen Kumar Borah, resigned from the party, which was reportedly withdrawn by AICC General Secretary in-charge of Assam, Jitendra Singh.
Mandal, who represents the Goalpara West constituency, joined Raijor Dal in the presence of its chief, Akhil Gogoi.
"I am happy to join the growing Raijor Dal under Gogoi. I am looking forward to strengthening his efforts as a simple worker," Mandal said at the joining function.
An Assam Congress spokesperson told
The Assam Assembly elections for 126 constituencies are likely to take place in March-April this year.