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Akhil Gogoi demands Congress chief's resignation after Nagaon bypoll loss
AASU founder Akhil Gogoi has launched a scathing attack on Congress leadership following the party's poor performance in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll. He has called for the immediate resignation of Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi, citing complete failure in the electoral contest.
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Akhil Gogoi, the prominent AASU activist-turned-politician, has intensified criticism of the Congress party following its disappointing performance in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll. The vocal leader blamed the party's state chief Gaurav Gogoi for the electoral setback, asserting that he has failed in his responsibilities and should step down immediately.
The bypoll in Nagaon, a key constituency in Assam, was closely watched as an indicator of the Congress party's electoral strength in the northeastern state. The party's weak showing has triggered internal dissent, with Gogoi joining voices questioning the leadership's strategy and performance.
Akhil Gogoi's remarks reflect growing frustration within opposition circles in Assam over the Congress party's declining electoral fortunes. The party has struggled to mount effective challenges to the ruling BJP-led alliance in recent elections across the state.
The AASU leader's public criticism adds to mounting pressure on Congress leadership to review its approach and leadership structure in Assam. The party has faced repeated electoral reverses in recent years, prompting questions about its organizational capabilities and political strategy in the state.