Guwahati, March 20: Manab Jyoti Mahanta, Vice President of the General Category Development Department of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, resigned from the Indian National Congress on March 19, adding to a series of exits that have unsettled the party ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly elections 2026.
Mahanta was also in contention for the party ticket from the Kaliabor Assembly constituency. His resignation comes at a crucial juncture as political activity intensifies in the run-up to the polls.
Political observers point to a growing sense of unease within the party, with multiple leaders stepping down in recent days, signalling organisational strain and internal challenges.
There was no immediate clarity on Mahanta’s next political move following his resignation.
