BJP MLA ST Somasekhar announces support for Congress in Lok Sabha elections
Bengaluru: In a surprising turn of events, BJP MLA from Yeshwanthpur constituency, ST Somasekhar, has declared his support for the Congress party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a gathering in Kengeri, Somasekhar stated that despite being a BJP member, he will work for the Congress to support his constituency's interests.
Taking a dig at BJP leaders, Somasekhar criticized the party for neglecting him and not seeking his support for the Lok Sabha elections. He expressed disappointment over not being invited to events attended by top BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah.
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Asserting his independence from party directives, Somasekhar declared that he would campaign door-to-door for the Congress candidate, emphasizing that his constituency's voters are his priority. This decision comes after Somasekhar's earlier vote for a Congress candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections, citing promises of grants for his constituency's development as the reason.
In response to potential backlash from the BJP, Somasekhar remained defiant, stating, "I am not afraid of anything, let the BJP do what they want."
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Five to six opposition MLAs might cross over to Mahayuti in few months: NCP chief whip Anil Patil
Mumbai, Nov 24: There is unrest in the Maha Vikas Aghadi camp and its five to six MLAs might join the ruling Mahayuti in the next few months, claimed NCP chief whip Anil Patil, who has retained his Amalner assembly seat, on Sunday.
The MVA of Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a crushing blow in the Maharashtra assembly polls, winning only 46 of the state's 288 seats. By contrast, the BJP-led ruling coalition, which also has NCP and Shiv Sena as partners, bagged an impressive 230 seats.
“There is tremendous unrest among some NCP (SP), Congress and Sena (UBT) MLAs who have been re-elected. Those having good relations with us have expressed concerns over MVA’s massive defeat,” Patil told Marathi news channel ABP Majha.
If one wants development works in his constituency, it is good to be in power, said the legislator from Ajit Pawar’s party.
“The MVA MLAs feel their future is uncertain. It shouldn’t be a surprise if five to six MLAs cross over to the Mahayuti in the next four months,” he said.
In the results of the Maharashtra polls declared on Saturday, BJP won in 132 constituencies, while its partners Shiv Sena and NCP walked away with 57 and 41 seats, respectively.
From the MVA camp, Shiv Sena (UBT) bagged 20 seats followed by Congress’ 16 and 10 by NCP (SP).
