Mumbai/Hyderabad, Feb 12 (Hydnow) In a major setback to the Congress party ahead of Lok Sabha elections, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has resigned from the party today.
He submitted his resignation to Maharashtra Congress party president Nana Patole. Also, in the letter, Chavan mentioned his designation as a former MLA. also, in the letter, Chavan mentioned his designation as a former MLA.
Chavan is the third big name to desert the Congress ship in Maharashtra. First to go was former South Mumbai MP Milind Deora followed by former MLA Baba Siddique.
When questioned if Chavan was going to join the BJP, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis gave a cryptic reply.
“Several tall leaders of other parties want to join the BJP. Especially, several Congress leaders are in touch with us because of the behavior of the senior leaders. They are feeling suffocated in their party, Who all are in our contact that will be revealed soon. Aage dekhiye hota hain kya” Chavan who represents Bhokar, Nanded as an MLa was reported to have severe differences with state party chief Nana Patole. (Hydnow)
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