New Delhi: Milind Deora, a prominent senior leader, officially resigned from the Congress party today amidst widespread speculations about his potential move to join the Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
In a statement posted on X, Deora announced his resignation from the primary membership of the Congress, thereby concluding his family’s 55-year association with the party. Expressing gratitude to fellow leaders, colleagues, and party workers for their steadfast support throughout the years, he acknowledged the end of an era.
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…
— Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा ☮️ (@milinddeora) January 14, 2024
The son of Congress stalwart Murli Deora, Milind Deora had previously secured victory in the Mumbai South constituency during the 2004 and 2009 elections. However, he faced defeat in the subsequent polls in 2014 and 2019, finishing as the first runner-up against Shiv Sena (undivided) leader Arvind Sawant.
Deora had recently voiced his discontent with the Uddhav Thackeray faction’s success in winning the Mumbai South seat. The Uddhav Thackeray-led group, Shiv Sena (UBT), is a part of the opposition alliance.
In a video statement released the previous Sunday, Deora warned that if statements from an “alliance partner” persisted, his party might consider announcing candidates for contested seats.
After deliberations with his supporters, Milind Deora ultimately made the decision to sever ties with the Congress party, marking a significant shift in his political allegiance.
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