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BJP Hisar MP Brijendra Singh Quits Party, May Switch to Congress

Mar 10, 2024 1 min read

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Brijendra Singh, a Member of Parliament representing Hisar in Haryana, has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing "compelling political reasons." The resignation comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections and follows discussions between Singh and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Speculation is rife that Singh, along with his father, former Union Minister Birender Singh, is expected to join the Indian National Congress. The move has political implications, especially in the context of the upcoming parliamentary and assembly elections.

Before announcing his departure, Singh took to a social media platform to express his gratitude towards the BJP leadership, including National President JP Nadda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Amit Shah. Despite his resignation from the party, Singh will continue to serve as the MP for Hisar. His decision to leave the BJP has also sparked conversations about potential changes to the political alliances in Haryana, particularly with the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), and the distribution of Lok Sabha seats in the state.

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