Former CEM of Karbi Anglong quits BJP

DIPHU — Former Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and former MLA from Howraghat LAC, Joyram Engleng, has tendered his resignation as BJP State Executive Committee and primary membership of the party.

In the resignation letter addressed to the president of BJP Assam Pradesh, Bhabesh Kalita, Engleng said, “I like to tender my resignation from the BJP State Executive Committee and primary membership as well, due to the ongoing odd situation arising all over in the society. In the greater interest of the national integrity, peace and development I am quitting the BJP party.”

Engleng won in 2016 Assembly elections with a BJP ticket. However, in 2019 state Assembly elections, the ticket for Howraghat LAC was given to the former Member of Autonomous Council (MAC) and sitting MLA Dorsing Ronghang instead of Engleng.