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Recent reports swirling around former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and seasoned Congress leader Kamal Nath potentially making a move to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have sparked intense speculation within political circles. The rumors gained momentum over the weekend, particularly after Nath was spotted in Delhi, further fueling conjecture about his political allegiances.
Despite the fervent rumors, Kamal Nath has chosen to neither confirm nor deny the swirling speculations regarding his purported discussions with the BJP regarding a possible defection. When prodded by journalists for a response on Sunday, Nath offered a clever retort, diverting attention by stating his immediate plans to attend a Terahvi ceremony, a traditional observance marking the end of mourning after a death.
The potential departure of Kamal Nath, a prominent Congress figure, would undoubtedly deal a significant blow to the party’s prospects, particularly as it gears up for the impending national elections. The Congress has already grappled with several high-profile defections, including that of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who recently crossed over to the BJP.
Kamal Nath’s exit would further weaken the Congress’s foothold, particularly in Madhya Pradesh, where the party’s electoral performance has faced considerable challenges, notably securing just one seat in the 2019 elections.
Addressing the ongoing speculation, Congress stalwart and Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh sought to dispel notions of Nath succumbing to external pressures, including those from agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax, and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Singh emphasized Nath’s unwavering character and dismissed the possibility of him yielding to such pressures.
Singh further underscored the deep-rooted political history shared by Nath and the Congress, coupled with their longstanding association with the Nehru-Gandhi family, rendering the notion of Nath defecting to the BJP as “impossible.”
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the uncertainties surrounding Kamal Nath’s future remain unresolved, leaving observers and party faithfuls alike on edge, awaiting further developments in this unfolding saga of political intrigue.
