50 AITC Leaders Join Congress in Cachar

In Cachar, 50 All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leaders, including district general secretary Sajal Banik, joined the Congress. AITC MP Sushmita Dev downplayed the exodus, stating most were not active party members and citing internal performance pressures. Banik expressed relief at rejoining Congress, his “original party.” Congress leaders welcomed the move, viewing it as a boost against the BJP in upcoming elections. Dev highlighted challenges in Silchar’s expanded municipal governance and hinted at potential post-election horse-trading in Panchayat polls.