7 months ago
Ex-MLA Mahesh Vasava Joins Congress in Gujarat
Mahesh Vasava, a former MLA from Dediapada in Gujarat, has joined the Congress party.
He was welcomed by top Congress leaders during their Jan Akrosh Yatra in Dahod.
Mahesh had previously been with the BJP but left to find a new political path.
His father, Chhotubhai Vasava, is a well-known tribal leader.
The Congress criticized the BJP for not supporting tribal rights and accused them of corruption.
Mahesh's move is seen as a personal decision and the BJP says it won't affect them.
Mahesh Vasava, former MLA from Dediapada, joined the Congress party during their Jan Akrosh Yatra in Dahod.
He was welcomed by top Congress leaders, including Amit Chavda and Jignesh Mevani.
Congress criticized the BJP for not supporting tribal rights and accused them of corruption in schemes like MNREGA and Nal Se Jal Yojna.
Mahesh had previously joined the BJP in March 2024 but left to find a new political identity.
BJP MP Mansukh Vasava claimed Mahesh's move to Congress is due to personal grudges and won't affect the BJP.
- Who
- Mahesh Vasava, former MLA and son of Chhotubhai Vasava
- What
- Joined the Congress party
- Where
- Guru Govind Kamboi dham in Dahod, Gujarat
- When
- On Tuesday, during the Jan Akrosh Yatra
- Why
- To search for a new political identity and support tribal rights
Key facts
- Name
- Mahesh Vasava
- Previous Party
- BJP
- Current Party
- Congress
- Constituency
- Dediapada, Narmada
- Father
- Chhotubhai Vasava
- Key Congress Leaders Present
- Amit Chavda, Tushar Chaudhary, Mukul Wasnik, Ramnkishan Ojha, Anant Patel, Jignesh Mevani
- Event
- Jan Akrosh Yatra in Dahod
- BJP Response
- Claimed it won't affect BJP
Quotes
Amit Chavda
Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee president
“The Congress party had ensured the rights of the tribals on the forest land, reservations and education but the BJP government in the name of Bharatmala Project, dams, sanctuaries and airports, has been snatching away tribals’ land… They are not issuing caste certificates to tribals and forcing tribals to travel to other states in search of work, in absence of employment opportunities. The Congress is standing with the tribals… willing to suffer lathis as well as go to jail for the fight for tribal rights.”
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Mansukh Vasava
BJP MP from Bharuch
“Mahesh Vasava joining the Congress is due to his grudge with Chaitar Vasava, who was once his confidant. His fight is with the Aam Aadmi Party and it will not affect the BJP. Since he has joined a national level party, he can do good work for tribal people. I know that he does not have any grudge against the BJP.”
indianexpress.com
