Congress leader Milind Deora resigns from party, says ‘ending my family’s 55 year relationship’

Senior Congress leader Milind Deora, considered a close friend of Rahul Gandhi, on January 14 announced his resignation from the grand old party, bringing an end to his family’s 55 year association with Congress. The resignation comes on a day when Mr. Gandhi starts the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra . Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey.

I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership of @INCIndia , ending my family's 55 year relationship with the party. I am grateful to all leaders, colleagues & karyakartas for their… The announcement comes a day after he dismissed as “rumours” the speculation that he was on his way out and would join the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Mr. Deora, who recently made his displeasure over the Shiv Sena (UBT) staking a claim to the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency public, however, told reporters that he is holding discussions with his supporters. “I am listening to my supporters...Haven’t taken a decision yet,” the former Mumbai South MP said when asked if he was chalking out a plan with his supporters.

Though Mr. Deora had denied about joining the Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena, he could be joining the party as he is keen to contest the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat. Currently, the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat is held by Arvind Sawant, who is with Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena faction. (With PTI inputs) COMMents SHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Indian National Congress / politics / Maharashtra.