Ashok Chavan News: Just a day after resigning from the Congress, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday announced his joining of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chavan told the media that today around 12-12:30 pm I am going to start a new journey of my political career, I am going to join BJP.
While speaking to the media yesterday, Chavan had hinted at taking a decision on his political future in the coming days. According to sources, Deputy Chief Minister and prominent BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will warmly welcome Chavan into the party. Along with Chavan, his colleague Amrit Rajurkar, who had resigned as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), may also join the BJP.
Ashok Chavan News: Former CM may be offered Rajya Sabha seat
Ashok Chavan News: Sources said Chavan may be offered a Rajya Sabha seat, which could possibly influence his swift transition to the BJP, a day after resigning from both the Congress and the state assembly. As the deadline for filing nominations for Rajya Sabha elections is approaching, both the hustle and bustle and panic have increased.
“I have resigned from the post of MLA. I have given my resignation to the Assembly Speaker. I have also resigned from the Congress Working Committee and the primary membership of the Congress. At present I have not decided to join any party. I will make my stand clear on this,” Chavan had said while speaking to the media after his resignation.
Ashok Chavan News: Chavan’s departure, just months before the state elections and general elections, is a big blow to the Maharashtra Congress. Earlier, prominent Congress leaders like Milind Deora and Baba Siddiqui had also left the party.
Sources within the Congress attribute Chavan’s decision to his differences with state party chief Nana Patole. Chavan expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in the seat-sharing arrangement within the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, raising concerns over the upcoming elections.
Also read: Nitish Kumar proves majority; New trouble for Lalu Prasad Yadav
Ashok Chavan News: Mumbai Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam mentioned that Chavan had approached the party leadership with his grievances. Nirupam said the situation could have been avoided had Chavan’s concerns been addressed promptly.
Critics within the Congress, including senior leader Jairam Ramesh, took a jibe at Chavan’s departure and the “washing machine” often used by the party to criticize the BJP for obstructing investigations against opposition leaders who switch sides. Used the analogy of.
On the other hand, Patole lamented, ‘It is unfortunate that the leaders who have everything are leaving the Congress party and its ideology.’
Ashok Chavan News: Ashok Chavan, son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Shankarrao Chavan, has considerable influence in the Nanded region. With his exit, the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance may face challenges in the upcoming elections.
Chavan started his political innings as a student leader and rose to key positions in the Congress, including Maharashtra Congress chief. He has served as the Member of Parliament from Nanded, held roles in the state legislature, and also briefly served as Chief Minister before stepping down amid corruption allegations related to the Adarsh Housing Society scam.