The transfer marks a major political shift in North Maharashtra, the place Patil holds substantial affect. His household has been related to the Congress for over 75 years.
In a serious blow to the Congress get together in Maharashtra, senior chief and two-time MLA Kunal Patil is ready to hitch the Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) immediately. Patil, who represents the Dhule Rural constituency and presently serves because the Working President of the Maharashtra Congress, will formally swap sides at 2 PM.
The transfer marks a major political shift in North Maharashtra, the place Patil holds substantial affect. His household has been related to the Congress for over 75 years. His grandfather was a Member of Parliament, whereas his father served as an MLA seven instances.
The Patil household’s shut ties with the Gandhi household are additionally well-known with Congress chief Rahul Gandhi visiting their house throughout an election marketing campaign final 12 months.
Congress has missed North Maharashtra: Patil
Regardless of the long-standing affiliation, Kunal Patil has now determined to half methods with the Congress. He said that the get together has misplaced contact with the grassroots and has more and more ignored the wants of the North Maharashtra area.
“The Congress has utterly missed North Maharashtra lately,” Patil stated. “I’ve no private complaints in opposition to the get together, however I have to take into consideration my political future. That’s the reason I’ve determined to depart.”
Patil’s formal induction into the get together is anticipated to be attended by senior BJP leaders later this afternoon.