India, March 22 -- Internal discontent has surfaced within the Assam unit of the BJP after several sitting MLAs and ticket aspirants were denied nominations for the April 9 Assembly elections, prompting threats of Independent contests. Senior leaders, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state president Dilip Saikia, have initiated outreach efforts to contain the fallout.

Tensions escalated following the induction and nomination of former Congress leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, who have been fielded from Dispur and Bihpuria respectively. Their candidature has triggered resentment among long-time party workers, who say they have been sidelined despite years of organisational work.

The sharpest reaction has come fr...