In an interview to NDTV, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that 9 MLAs leaving the party was not a big loss and that he was confident the Congress will form government without an alliance. Looking for a fourth straight term as chief minister, Mr Gogoi said that it was not about the leaders but the common congressmen. Asked if the party was breaking up because he is building his own dynasty, Mr Gogoi said, "In Assam, no one can build a dynasty if not accepted by the people".