“We are very happy to announce that Nandita Gorlosa has joined the Congress party,” stated a Congress spokesperson on March 23, 2026, marking a significant political shift in Assam’s Haflong constituency.
Nandita Gorlosa, a sitting MLA from the Haflong (ST) constituency, was elected in 2021 on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. During her tenure, she served as a minister in the Assam cabinet, overseeing portfolios such as mines and minerals and tribal faith and culture.
However, Gorlosa’s political journey took a turn when she was denied a ticket for the upcoming assembly elections, with the BJP nominating Rupali Langthasa instead. This decision prompted Gorlosa to leave the BJP, a move that has been closely watched by her supporters.
In a surprising twist, the Congress party replaced its candidate Nirmal Langthasa with Gorlosa for the Haflong constituency, a decision that reflects her established support base among tribal communities in the region.
The Assam Assembly elections are set for April 9, 2026, with votes to be counted on May 4, 2026. Gorlosa’s defection occurred just before the nomination deadline, intensifying the political stakes in Haflong.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, a prominent BJP leader, commented, “I had spoken to her and she seemed satisfied,” suggesting that Gorlosa’s departure was amicable despite the circumstances.
The Congress’s strategic move to nominate Gorlosa indicates a calculated effort to strengthen their position in Haflong, especially after the previous candidate agreed to step aside for her.
As the election date approaches, the dynamics in Haflong are shifting, with Gorlosa’s transition to Congress potentially reshaping voter sentiments.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full implications of this political shift, but it is clear that Gorlosa’s move has stirred significant interest in the lead-up to the elections.
