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Former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and prominent Congress leader, Milind Deora, has officially tendered his resignation from the Congress party. The announcement was made by Deora himself on his official social media account on Sunday, marking the end of a significant chapter in his political journey. While there have been speculations regarding his potential shift to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-backed Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, Milind Deora has not confirmed his new political affiliation at this point.
Resignation Announcement:
Milind Deora, the son of former Union Minister Murli Deora, expressed his decision to resign from the primary membership of the Congress party. In a statement on social media, he acknowledged the end of his family’s 55-year association with the party. Despite rumors circulating in political circles about a possible BJP alignment, Milind Deora has not officially declared his new party affiliation.
Deora’s Statement:
In his resignation statement, Milind Deora thanked leaders, colleagues, and party workers for their steadfast support throughout his political journey. He stated, “Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey. I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership of @INCIndia, ending my family’s 55-year relationship with the party. I am grateful to all leaders, colleagues & karyakartas for their unwavering support over the years.”
Background and Speculations:
Speculations about Milind Deora’s departure from the Congress party have been fueled by rumors of a potential move to the BJP or the Shiv Sena. However, as of now, no official announcement has been made regarding his new political affiliation. The decision comes amid political developments in the South Mumbai’s Mumbadevi seat, which Deora had previously won in 2004 and 2009. The seat was later secured by Shiv Sena’s Arvind Sawant in 2014 and 2019, leading to disagreements within the political landscape.
Shiv Sena’s Claim:
The recent development is believed to be linked to Shiv Sena’s claim over the Mumbadevi seat, where Milind Deora had been victorious in the past. Discontent arose as the Shiv Sena (UBT) section staked a claim over the seat, leading to dissatisfaction on Deora’s part. The parties involved, including Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena (UBT), were reportedly engaged in seat-sharing discussions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). This disagreement may have played a role in Milind Deora’s decision to resign from the Congress party.
