Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 21 (HBTV): Following the exodus of the Indian National Congress party leaders in Assam, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has constituted a ‘quick response team’ to respond promptly in conflict situation or controversy among its ranks. 

Bipul Gogoi, the APCC’s general secretary for organization) stated in a letter to the unit that ‘as desired by Pawan Khera, chairperson of the media department, AICC, a quick response team has been constituted by the president of the Assam PCC, Bhupen Kumar Borah.’ 

The objective of the team will be to provide immediate input in urgent situations till the party comes up with a proper response. 

‘Respond promptly in situations of imminent conflict or controversy as per due the directive to provide necessary insights on relevant state issues to both the APCC and the AICC,’ he said in the notice.

Recently, two of the party’s MLAs, Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha and Basanta Das, extended their support to the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Assam. 

Several Congress leaders including a former minister and the former president of the Assam Pradesh Youth Congress have joined the BJP. 

On February 20, the former leader of the All Assam Students' Union tendered his resignation from the Congress party citing personal issues behind his decision.

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited the story for brevity and clarity.