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Moquim to Launch New Party
Mohammed Moquim, who was kicked out of the Congress party, is starting a new political party in Odisha.
He had a meeting on National Youth Day and asked young people to join him.
His daughter, who is a Congress MLA, supported him.
The leaders of the Congress, BJD, and BJP parties made different comments about his new party.
Moquim believes that young people can bring change to Odisha's politics.
The new party is expected to be launched by the end of March.
Mohammed Moquim, an expelled Congress leader, plans to launch a new political party by the end of March.
He hosted a convention on National Youth Day, calling for youth involvement in his new venture.
His daughter, Congress MLA Sofia Firdous, attended the event, expressing confidence in his new party.
Congress leader Bhakta Charan Das criticized Moquim, suggesting he fears central agencies and wants to please the BJP.
BJD MP Debashish Samantray questioned Moquim's state-wide appeal, while BJP MLA Saroj Padhi dismissed his efforts due to the rising popularity of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
- Who
- Mohammed Moquim, a former Congress MLA, and his supporters
- What
- Moquim plans to launch a new political party
- Where
- Odisha, India
- When
- By the end of March
- Why
- To provide an alternative to the people of Odisha and challenge the dominance of existing parties
Key facts
- Person
- Mohammed Moquim
- Current Party
- Congress (expelled)
- New Party Announcement
- By end of March
- Event
- National Youth Day convention
- Key Supporter
- Sofia Firdous (Congress MLA)
- Congress Leader's Response
- Bhakta Charan Das
- BJD MP's Response
- Debashish Samantray
- BJP MLA's Response
- Saroj Padhi
Quotes
Mohammed Moquim
Expelled Congress leader and former MLA
“The proposed party will be different from the existing ones and challenge their dominance. Youth power could bring change in the politics of the State.”
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Sofia Firdous
Congress MLA from Barabati-Cuttack and daughter of Mohammed Moquim
“Not at all. I have attended the platform for a cause, to unite youths. I have seen my father working for the people since childhood, and he achieves his goals.”
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Bhakta Charan Das
Congress State chief
“Those fearing Central agencies like ED and I-T, and want to please the BJP, should not be associated with the Congress.”
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Debashish Samantray
BJD MP
“He is not known to the people beyond Cuttack. How can he become a leader of the State? The future will tell us his fate.”
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Saroj Padhi
BJP MLA
“Moquim’s efforts could hardly materialise in the face of rising popularity of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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