In a Major Shift, Veteran Congress Leader Ravi Raja Joins BJP After 4-Decade Association

Mumbai, Oct 31: In a major move ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Congress leader Ravi Raja has announced his resignation from the party and will be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday (Oct 31).

 

  

 

 

Ravi Raja , who has held the position of Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, has been a dedicated Congress member for over 44 years. In a post on X, he shared his resignation letter, stating, “Since 1980, as a Youth Congress member, I have served the party with utmost sincerity and dedication. Today, I am compelled to believe that my 44 years of service to the Congress party are not respected, leading me to take this decision to resign from my position.”

 

 

 

 

 

Ravi Raja has been a prominent figure in the Congress party, known for his role as the Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). With over four decades of political experience, Raja began his journey with the Youth Congress in 1980, eventually rising through the ranks due to his dedication and significant contributions.

 

 

 

 

 

He has often voiced his concerns on issues affecting Mumbai’s residents, including civic matters like waste management, sanitation, infrastructure development, and public health. His tenure as the Leader of Opposition in the MCGM has been marked by a vocal stance on transparency and accountability within municipal governance. Raja has actively criticized policies he believes overlook the welfare of the common citizen and has been known for pushing agendas to improve Mumbai’s urban facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This background makes his decision to switch allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections a noteworthy development, as it represents a shift in his longstanding association with the Congress party.

 

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