BJP faces setback in Jharkhand as MLA JP Patel joins Congress
In a surprising move before the Lok Sabha elections, BJP MLA JP Patel from Mandu constituency in Jharkhand has switched his allegiance to Congress. This move took place in the presence of AICC’s Pawan Kheda, Jharkhand in-charge Gulam Ahmed Mir, Jharkhand Cabinet Minister Alamgir Alam, and Jharkhand Pradesh President Rajesh Thakur.
JP Patel’s background and political journey
JP Patel is the son of former MLA Teklal Mahato, who was a founding member of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. Despite joining Congress, Patel is expected to contest from the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency. His return to the alliance is seen as a strategic move due to the coalition government in the state.
BJP’s reaction to JP Patel’s move
Before joining BJP, JP Patel was a MLA in Jharkhand. He contested and won the Mandu constituency elections in 2019 against his own brother, securing victory by 2200 votes. BJP spokesperson in Jharkhand, Pratul Shahdev, commented on Patel’s move to Congress, stating that he has chosen a sinking ship by leaving BJP.
Counter reactions and best wishes
JP Patel’s move has sparked reactions within the political sphere, with BJP taking jibes at his decision. However, BJP also extended best wishes to him, emphasizing that the nation stands with PM Modi, indicating a confident stance despite the recent shift in alliances.
झारखंड में लोकसभा चुनाव से पहले BJP को मांडू विधानसभा क्षेत्र से झटका लगा है, जहां भाजपा विधायक जेपी पटेल ने कांग्रेस का साथ जोड़ लिया है। उनकी गठबंधन में वापसी को गठबंधन की काउंटर पॉलिटिक्स माना जा रहा है। जेपी पटेल पूर्व मंत्री व मथुरा महतो के दामाद हैं और भाजपा से मांडू विधानसभा चुनाव में जीते थे। भाजपा ने उनके कांग्रेस में शामिल होने पर तंज दिया है। देश के साथ मोदी जी के साथ होने के बावजूद, उन्हें डूबती नाव का सहारा लिया गया है। उन्हें भाजपा के प्रवक्ता ने शुभकामनाएं दी हैं।
