Ex AAMSU president Rejaul Karim Sarkar quits Congress after two days amid war of words

From AAMSU to Congress: A short-lived political shift

Former All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) president Rejaul Karim Sarkar joined the Indian National Congress on January 11, 2026, after stepping down from his post at the minority students’ body. His entry into the party was projected as a significant political development, but events that followed soon overshadowed the move.

Controversial remark sparks statewide backlash

Soon after joining the Congress, Sarkar triggered a major controversy by stating that he would make Sivasagar “like Dhubri,” a remark that drew sharp criticism across Assam. The comment sparked political outrage and social media backlash, forcing Sarkar to issue a public apology later.

Debabrata Saikia’s sharp remarks add fuel to fire

The controversy deepened when Congress legislature party leader Debabrata Saikia was asked whether he had written to senior leader Rahul Gandhi regarding Sarkar. Saikia denied writing any such letter but launched a scathing attack on Sarkar.

“I have no intention of making Rejaul Karim Islam a hero,” Saikia said, adding that the Congress follows the ideology of Maulana Mohammad Tayabullah, a revered Assamese freedom fighter and close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He categorically stated that the party would not follow the ideology of Mohammed Saadullah, who supported the Muslim League and the division of India on religious lines.

Saikia further remarked that communal politics suited the BJP, not the Congress, and dismissed Sarkar as “not important enough” to discuss. Questioning Sarkar’s contributions to Assam, Saikia said he was “not worth the hype” and hinted at a possible proximity between Sarkar and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, raising doubts over whether Sarkar could be a “hidden agent” of the Assam CM within the Congress.

However, Saikia clarified that he had no concrete proof to label Sarkar a BJP agent and said he was not interested in discussing him further.

Resignation from Congress: ‘My conscience comes first’

Amid the rising political storm, Rejaul Karim Sarkar resigned from the Congress, submitting his resignation letter to the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president. His political journey within the party ended in just two days.

Sarkar later uploaded his resignation letter on Facebook, accompanied by a strongly worded post asserting, “Never is a party or an individual greater than the community.”

Explosive Facebook post and allegations

In his post, Sarkar accused Debabrata Saikia and senior leader Pradyut Bordoloi of being “disguised Congress leaders” and alleged that “BJP agents like Debabrata Saikia are destroying the party from within.” He claimed that some leaders were deliberately blocking the younger generation from emerging and weakening the possibility of a strong secular alternative government in Assam.

“I have never compromised with my principles and ideals,” Sarkar wrote, adding that it was unbearable for him that his “20 years of struggle” was being questioned.

Looking ahead: Minority support and political pause

Sarkar stated that, for now, he would stay away from active political engagement. He expressed hope that in the coming days, the minority community of Assam and the family of activists he worked with over the years would take responsibility for his future course.

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