2 ex-MLAs join Cong

A day after quitting the BJP, former minister and two-time MLA from Karnal, Jaiprakash Gupta, today joined the Congress. Along with him, BJP Kisan Morcha state president and former MLA from Badhra, Sukhwinder Mandhi, also left the saffron party and joined the Congress.

Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress state chief Udai Bhan welcomed them in the party and assured them of full respect.

On this occasion, Hooda said every section was unhappy in the 10-year rule of BJP. “This government has lathicharged farmers, soldiers, youths, wrestlers, employees and sarpanchs for demanding their rights. The BJP government has snatched away reservation for Dalits and Backward Classes, ration for the poor and protection from the business class. Every class is completely fed up with the BJP,” he added.