Kalita, whose term in Rajya Sabha was till April 9, 2020, is the second Congress Rajya Sabha member after Sanjay Sinh, a member of the erstwhile Amethi royal family, who has joined the BJP.
A majority of Congress leaders said the party will face desertions if Rahul Gandhi does not remain the leader.
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