In a set again to the Congress in Uttar Pradesh, former Union minister and two-time Congress MP Jitin Prasada joined the Bharatiya Janata Party Wednesday within the presence of celebration chief and Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Ahead of his induction, Prasada visited Goyal on the latter’s residence within the nationwide capital.
With Assembly elections due subsequent 12 months in Uttar Pradesh, and the BJP on the backfoot following criticism over its Covid administration, Prasada’s induction may deal a physique blow to the Congress’ probabilities.
Addressing reporters, Prasada stated he took the choice to hitch the saffron celebration after a lot deliberation given his three-generation reference to the Congress. He described the BJP as a “truly national” celebration, and stated it was standing up for the pursuits of the nation.
Prasada, who had gained from Shahjahanpur and Dhaurahra Lok Sabha constituencies in 2004 and 2009, misplaced his seat in 2014.
He was one of many 23 leaders who wrote to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in 2020 looking for organisational adjustments. However, he backtracked saying the letter is being “misconstrued” and he has full religion within the prime management.
