Pradayut Bordoloi, a veteran politician from Assam, has made a significant political shift by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and announcing his candidacy for the Dispur constituency in the upcoming 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections. Previously affiliated with the Indian National Congress (INC), Bordoloi has had a notable political career, having served as an MLA and an MP for Nagaon. His decision to contest from Dispur comes after resigning from his position as the sitting MP, marking the end of a three-decade-long association with the INC. Dispur, a key constituency in Guwahati, has consistently been a BJP stronghold since 2016, with the party winning decisively in the last two elections. In 2021, BJP's Atul Bora won the seat by a significant margin, securing 64% of the votes. Bordoloi will face competition from INC candidate Mira Borthakur Goswami and Independent candidate Jayanta Kumar Das in what is expected to be a high-stakes election. Bordoloi's political journey began in Margherita, Assam, and he has held various ministerial positions over the years, solidifying his influence in the region. His entry into the Dispur race adds an interesting dynamic to the 2026 elections, as he aims to leverage his experience and popularity to challenge the incumbent BJP dominance.