Senior Congress chief Milind Deora, thought-about a shut pal of Rahul Gandhi, on January 14 introduced his resignation from the grand previous celebration, bringing an finish to his household’s 55-year affiliation with Congress.
The resignation comes on a day when Mr. Gandhi begins the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
The announcement comes a day after he dismissed as “rumours” the hypothesis that he was on his method out and would be part of the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Mr. Deora, who lately made his displeasure over the Shiv Sena (UBT) staking a declare to the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency public, nevertheless, advised reporters that he’s holding discussions along with his supporters.
“I am listening to my supporters…Haven’t taken a decision yet,” the previous Mumbai South MP mentioned when requested if he was chalking out a plan along with his supporters.
Although Mr. Deora had denied about becoming a member of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, he might be becoming a member of the celebration as he’s eager to contest the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat.
Presently, the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat is held by Arvind Sawant, who’s with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction.
(With PTI inputs)