Ahead Of Assam Panchayat Elections, Congress MLA Abdur Rahim Ahmed Resigns From District Panel

He further alleged that even the decisions taken at the state-level meetings were ignored.

Ahead of Panchayat election, Assam Congress MLA Abdur Rahim Ahmed has voiced his dissatisfaction with the party’s functioning and has stepped down from the party’s district-level Political Affairs Committee (PAC).

As the Panchayat election is due next month in the state, this is a big blow to the party, which is already struggling to make a mark in the state.

Ahmed, who represents the Barpeta Assembly constituency, wrote a letter to Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhupen Borah, stating that the decisions made during meetings of party leaders at both the state and district levels have not been implemented.

In his letter, Ahmed stated: “I would like to inform you that I am resigning from the District PAC Committee. As per the decision made during the District PAC meeting held on 04/01/2025, the appointment of disputed block presidents was to be done in consultation with the Hon’ble MP of Dhubri HPC, the MLA, and the former MP of Barpeta HPC. However, the appointments were not made in accordance with that resolution.”

He further alleged that even the decisions taken at the state-level meetings were ignored.
“In the State PAC Committee meeting held on 30/03/2025, it was decided that disputed block presidents would be appointed in consultation with local MPs and MLAs. Furthermore, the AICC General Secretary and Assam PCC in-charge had directed the PCC President to ensure these appointments were made after discussions with local leaders. However, no effective outcome has been achieved so far,” the legislator added.

Concluding the letter, Ahmed wrote, “Therefore, I am resigning from the District PAC Committee and request you to kindly accept my resignation. I would be grateful for your understanding.”

Panchayat elections in Assam’s 27 districts will be conducted in two phases on May 2 and May 7, State Election Commissioner Alok Kumar announced on April 2. The first phase will cover the districts of Upper Assam and Barak Valley including Cachar, Hailakandi, Sribhumi, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Majuli, Jorhat, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and Sonitpur.

The second phase will cover districts including Dhubri, South Salmara Mankachar, Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Bajali, Nalbari, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon and Darrang. The votes will be counted on May 11.

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