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by IANS |
Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Formal preparations have begun for the return of former Rajasthan minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya to the Congress party, with plans underway for a major show of strength in Banswara.
On Sunday, Malviya met Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Govind Singh Dotasra after rejoining the party following approval from the Congress high command.
Malviya is expected to formally take Congress membership at a grand public event in Banswara. For this purpose, he has sought time from PCC chief Dotasra.
The proposed programme is being projected as a significant political event aimed at consolidating the party’s tribal support base in southern Rajasthan.
Speaking to the media, Malviya said the event in Banswara would witness the participation of senior Congress leaders from both the state and national levels.
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully, along with several other prominent party leaders, are likely to be invited.
He asserted that leaders and workers who had earlier left the Congress along with him would now quit the Bharatiya Janata Party and return to the Congress fold.
Commenting on the upcoming municipal and panchayat elections, Malviya expressed confidence in the Congress party’s prospects in Banswara. He said that for the last 25 years, the district head post has remained with the Congress and claimed that the party would retain the position once again in the forthcoming elections.
Malviya’s return comes after the Congress Disciplinary Committee recommended his re-induction into the party, which was subsequently approved by Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge.
His comeback is being seen as politically significant, particularly in the tribal-dominated regions of Rajasthan.
Meanwhile, Dotasra welcomed Malviya back into the party. In a post on social media platform X, Dotasra said that Malviya met him at the PCC office after rejoining the Congress and expressed gratitude to the party’s top leadership.
He added that the party hopes Malviya will work with full loyalty and dedication to strengthen the Congress and continue to raise his voice for the protection of tribal interests.
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