The Congress has filed a police complaint against its Udalguri candidate, Suren Daimari, who resigned from the party just a day before the Assam Assembly elections, citing a lack of support and “betrayal” by the leadership. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) general secretary (organization) Ramanna Baruah filed the FIR at the Bhangagarh Police Station in Guwahati on Thursday evening. In the FIR, the party has accused Daimari of committing criminal breach of trust and financial irregularities.
According to the complaint, Daimari, a resident of Kahibari in Udalguri district, had initially applied for a party ticket from the Indian National Congress on January 19, 2026. After scrutiny, the party approved his candidature, following which he filed his nomination that was subsequently accepted by the Election Commission, officially recognising him as the Congress candidate for the constituency.
The complaint further alleges that the Congress party transferred an amount of Rs 30 lakh to Daimari’s bank account through RTGS for election-related expenses. However, on April 9, the day of voting, it reportedly came to light through various media reports that Daimari had resigned from the party a day earlier, on April 8. On the other hand, Daimari expressed his frustration with the party. “Congress is a betrayer party. They defrauded me. Even after giving me the ticket, they did not respond. I called them multiple times, but they didn’t answer,” he said