Guwahati, March 19: After Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi quit the Congress to join the BJP, his son Prateek Bordoloi has decided not to contest as a Congress nominee from the Margherita Assembly constituency in the upcoming elections.
In a letter to Congress president and chairman of the Central Election Committee, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday, Prateek said he would, however, continue to remain a member of the party.
“With utmost respect and a deep sense of responsibility towards the party, I wish to convey my decision to withdraw my candidacy from the Margherita Assembly constituency. In the present circumstances, following my father’s decision to join another political party, I feel it would not be appropriate for me to continue as a candidate,” he wrote.
“I believe that the people of Margherita and the countless dedicated Congress workers deserve absolute clarity and confidence in the party’s candidate. It would be unfair to them if any confusion or perception arises regarding my commitment or the party’s position,” he said.
He added, “My decision is guided purely by my respect for the organisation and my desire to uphold the values and discipline of the Congress party. However, I wish to reiterate that my faith in the ideals of the Congress remains unwavering. I will continue to work for the party and for the development of Margherita in whatever capacity the leadership deems appropriate.”
“I have had the privilege of being associated with the Indian National Congress from a very young age, and the ideals of the party have always shaped my political thinking and commitment to public life. The Congress has given me the platform to serve people and to believe in a vision of inclusive development and secular democracy. I remain grateful to the party leadership for the trust and encouragement extended to me over the years,” Prateek Bordoloi stated in his letter.
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