Overview
- Raijor Dal publicly blamed a stalemate over the Dhing constituency and perceived disrespect for ending talks with the Congress.
- The party says it cut its seat demand from 27 to 15, while Congress offered 13 with only four from Raijor Dal’s preferred list, and insisted Dhing was non-negotiable.
- Akhil Gogoi denounced being left out of a March 6 opposition press event and accused state Congress leaders of arrogance.
- Congress maintains negotiations are still open, with Gaurav Gogoi traveling to New Delhi and leaders expressing hope for an understanding even as talks with three other allies near conclusion.
- With April polls approaching after the 2023 delimitation, a split could aid the BJP by dividing anti-incumbent votes in key constituencies.