Imagine being part of a winning team for 15 years, only to have your own boss become the reason for your downfall. That's what happened to Himanta Biswa Sarma, the current chief minister of Assam, back in 2016. Sarma was a key Congress leader at the time, but he switched to the BJP in 2015, along with several other MLAs. This shocking move came after Sarma felt that his boss, Tarun Gogoi, was playing favoritism with his own son, Gaurav Gogoi, who was rising through the ranks of the party.

Sarma's decision to leave the Congress has had far-reaching consequences. In the 2016 Assembly elections, the BJP formed its first government in Assam, with Sarma playing a crucial role in the breakthrough. Fast-forward to 2021, and Sarma had achieved his long-held ambition of becoming the chief minister of Assam. Meanwhile, Gaurav Gogoi has continued to rise within the Congress, winning two Lok Sabha elections and becoming the party's deputy leader in the Lower House.

Now, Assam is gearing up for another crucial election on May 4, with the BJP-led alliance seeking a historic third consecutive term. Exit polls suggest that the BJP is poised for a strong win, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity contributing to the party's chances. If the results align with the projections, Sarma will have achieved a remarkable feat – going from being a Congress insider to leading the BJP to a hat-trick in Assam.

The BJP's success in Assam has been a gradual process, with Sarma playing a key role in building the party's base over the years. His leadership has been instrumental in the party's growth, and it's no surprise that he's now the face of the BJP in the state. As the election results are set to be announced on May 4, all eyes will be on Assam, where the BJP is seeking to make history once again.

For Sarma, a win in the upcoming election will not only secure another term as chief minister but also complete a full circle in his political journey. He'll have gone from being a Congress insider to leading the BJP to a hat-trick in Assam, a testament to his perseverance and leadership skills.