🔥: Political Earthquake in Assam: BJP Minister Jumps to Congress, Massive Blow to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Before Polls

 Guwahati, Assam | March 23, 2026    📰Assam politics has exploded into turmoil just ahead of the crucial Assembly elections, with a senior BJP minister dramatically quitting the party and joining Congress—triggering what observers are calling a “pre-poll political earthquake.” In a shocking move, cabinet minister Nandita Garlosa walked out of the BJP and officially joined the Congress, sending shockwaves through the ruling establishment. The defection is being viewed as a direct and damaging setback to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a time when the BJP is gearing up for a high-stakes electoral battle. Sources indicate that Garlosa is set to contest from the Haflong constituency as a Congress candidate, turning what was once considered a BJP stronghold into a high-voltage battleground. The development has sparked intense speculation about internal cracks within the BJP, with opposition leaders claiming that dissatisfaction is growing within the ruling party. Congress, on the other hand, is projecting this as a major psychological victory, hoping it will trigger a chain reaction of defections. Political analysts warn that this sudden shift could alter the electoral equations in Assam, weakening BJP’s grip in key regions and boosting Congress morale ahead of the polls. With tensions rising and the campaign season heating up, this dramatic crossover has added a new layer of unpredictability to Assam’s political landscape—putting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma under unprecedented pressure just before the elections.