Big jolt to Congress as Jitin Prasada quits, moves to BJP
NEW DELHI: In a blow to the Congress ahead of the 2022 assembly elections Uttar Pradesh, former Union minister and the party’s top Brahmin face in the state Jitin Prasada joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, saying the ruling party is the best suited to serve people during the current challenging times. He called his move a new chapter in his political life and a well-thought-out decision.
“Our family has been associated with the Congress for three generations, but during the last 8-10 years, I felt that if there is any national party, it is the BJP,” he said. Prasada, who earlier met Union home minister Amit Shah, added other parties have been reduced to individuals or regional entities. He said if a party cannot be of help to people, then there is no