Ahead of Shah visit, Amethi Cong leader to join BJP

AMETHI (UP): Local Congress leader of Amethi, Jang Bahadur Sing hon Monday announced his decision to join the BJP, just a day ahead of BJP chief Amit Shah’s visit to the Lok Sabha constituency of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi.

Singh, who was a BSP MLA from 2003 to 2007 before joining the Congress, said he was “saddened” by the Congress’ policies.

Singh said, “Despite having a government at the Centre for two terms, no significant step was taken to ensure development, and as a result Amethi became synonymous with bad roads .” He said the Congress “indulged in ignoring its workers, while on the other hand, Smriti Irani, despite losing the elections, showed inclination towards development and showed honour towards workers....”