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BJP MLA Manvendra Singh joins Congress
Rajasthan BJP MLA Manvendra Singh, who is the son of former Union minister Jaswant Singh, joined the Congress on Wednesday.
New Delhi: Rajasthan BJP MLA Manvendra Singh, who is the son of former Union minister Jaswant Singh, joined the Congress on Wednesday ahead of assembly elections in the state.
Congress President, @RahulGandhi welcomes Shri Manvendra Singh into the INC family. pic.twitter.com/9NQ6gJWT46
— Congress (@INCIndia) October 17, 2018
Singh met Congress president Rahul Gandhi before joining the party in the presence of leaders, including Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, Avinash Pande and Randeep Surjewala.
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The party announced the move at a press conference.
Congress leaders believe his joining the party will help bring in Rajput votes in the assembly polls. (PTI)
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