Guwahati, Feb 27: In a notable development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections in 2026, former Executive Member and Dihira constituency MCLA Ghanashyam Das has stepped down from the Gana Suraksha Party and joined the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL). The move is widely regarded as a significant setback for the GSP, led by Naba Kumar Sarania, given Das’s standing as a prominent leader within the party.
Das formally aligned himself with the UPPL in the presence of party president Pramod Boro, marking a shift that could alter political equations in the region. His exit from the GSP comes at a critical juncture when parties are recalibrating strategies and consolidating support bases in preparation for the 2026 polls.
Political observers suggest that the development may have a bearing on the electoral landscape, particularly in the Bodoland Territorial Region, where party loyalties and leadership influence play a decisive role. The defection underscores the intensifying realignments underway as Assam’s political players position themselves for the forthcoming Assembly elections.
