Guwahati: The Assam Congress has issued a show-cause notice to Raha MLA Sashi Kanta Das for cosying up to the BJP-led government in the state.
In a letter signed by APCC Secretary Bobeeta Sharma, the party issued a 24-hour deadline to MLA Das for responding to the show cause notice.
“…you have made (a) statement in full view of the media offering your support to the BJP government and publicly showing allegiance to the state BJP president Sri Bhabesh Kalita and CM Sri Himanta Biswa Sarma,” the show-cause notice served to Sashi Kanta Das read.
It added: “Your statements and actions have created misgivings in the minds of the party workers and tarnished the party image and party discipline.”
“APCC president has show caused you to clarify your stand and intentions with 24 hours,” the notice added.
In a public display, Assam Congress MLA from Raha constituency Sashi Kanta Das, on Monday morning, met chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP president Bhabesh Kalita, fuelling speculations that he might soon join the BJP.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, after meeting Das, tweeted: “Moved by PM Modi’s vision of development, Congress MLA Sashi Kanta Das has pledged his commitment to support Assam government politically. This is exemplary and will strengthen governance.”