The formal induction of Pradyut Bordoloi, the Nagaon MP, into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sparked speculation about the political future of his son, Parteek Bordoloi, who remains associated with the Indian National Congress in Assam.
Parteek currently serves as Co-Chairman of the Social Media Department of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and has been fielded by the party from Margherita, widely regarded as his father’s political stronghold.
Reacting to the developments, Pradyut Bordoloi emphasized that political decisions within his family are independent.
“I have taken every decision in my life on my own. I had no godfather in the Congress. This morning, I spoke to my son and told him that he is an adult and the decision rests with him to decide what is right or wrong,” he said.
He further clarified that his switch to the BJP would not affect his son’s political path.
“I have made my own decision and, to ensure that there is no influence on his political life, I will respect whatever choice he makes,” Bordoloi added.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also downplayed speculation, cautioning against linking individual political choices with family relationships.
“It is not appropriate to talk about children. If we start discussing children, there will be many issues. We should not mix individuals with their children. Tomorrow, my son may also choose a different path,” Sarma said during the joining programme in New Delhi.
He clarified that the BJP’s engagement is limited to Pradyut Bordoloi alone.
“I have not spoken to his son, and it would not be appropriate to comment on his political stand. Our discussions are only with Pradyut Bordoloi,” he added.
Earlier in the day, Bordoloi formally joined the BJP in New Delhi in the presence of Sarma, Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia, and Union Minister Pabitra Margherita.
Describing his move as “emotionally difficult,” the two-time MP and former minister in the Tarun Gogoi-led Congress government said he had felt “suffocated and sidelined” within the party and was seeking a platform where he could work with dignity.
The BJP leadership also hinted at further political realignments in Assam, with Sarma asserting that efforts to bring leaders from other parties into the BJP would continue.
