Brijendra Singh, former BJP MP from Hisar, switches allegiance to join the Congress just before elections. Explore the implications and potential impact on Haryana’s political landscape.
Brijendra Singh
Brijendra Singh, the Member of Parliament representing Hisar in Haryana for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has recently made headlines by resigning from the primary membership of the party and joining the Congress just weeks before the general elections. His decision to switch sides has been attributed to what he described as “political and ideological differences” with the BJP.
In a formal ceremony held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in New Delhi, Brijendra Singh officially became a member of the opposition party. Senior Congress leaders, including Ajay Maken, Mukul Wasnik, and Deepak Babaria, were present to welcome him into the Congress fold. This move has sparked speculation that Singh might be fielded as the Congress candidate from Hisar constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
I have resigned from the primary membership of BJP,due to compelling political reasons.
I extend gratitude to the party, National President Sh. JP Nadda, Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, & Sh Amit Shah for giving me the opportunity to serve as the Member of Parliament for Hisar.— Brijendra Singh (@BrijendraSpeaks) March 10, 2024
Singh’s decision to join the Congress was explained by his divergence from the BJP on various issues, including those concerning farmers’ welfare, Agniveer (a Hindu nationalist organization), and the protests led by wrestlers. He expressed his contentment in aligning with the Congress and labeled it as joining a “family” where he believes he shares common ground on many fronts.
In his resignation statement posted on social media, Singh expressed gratitude towards the BJP leadership, including national president JP Nadda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, for the opportunity to serve as the Member of Parliament for Hisar. He also thanked the people of Hisar for their trust and support during his tenure as their representative.
It’s worth noting that Brijendra Singh comes from a prominent political lineage, being the son of veteran BJP leader Chaudhary Birender Singh, who himself had switched from the Congress to the BJP in 2014. Additionally, Singh’s background as a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and his lineage as the great-grandson of the eminent Jat leader Chhotu Ram add weight to his political profile.
Singh’s timing of departure from the BJP has raised eyebrows, particularly given that the party had recently unveiled its first list of candidates for the upcoming general elections, which notably lacked announcements for seats in Haryana. This has led to speculation regarding Singh’s potential impact on the BJP’s electoral strategy in the state and the underlying dynamics within the party.
Overall, Brijendra Singh’s defection from the BJP to the Congress marks a significant development in Haryana politics and adds an intriguing dimension to the political landscape in the region as the country approaches the general elections.
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