As the Lok Sabha elections draw near, the political landscape in Surat is witnessing early signs of defection. The Congress Party's stronghold in the region Today, in a significant development, former Congress corporator Sunil Patel, along with his son Niket Patel and several supporters, joined the BJP in the presence of State President CR Patil at the BJP office.
The disintegration of the Congress party in Surat is a continuing trend, with the BJP intensifying its efforts to bolster its organizational strength ahead of the elections. In contrast, Congress is struggling to maintain its organizational cohesion and retain its members. Prominent leaders from families long associated with the Congress are now shifting their allegiance to the BJP. Today, former Congress leaders and officials donned saffron attire at the BJP office, chanting slogans in praise of Lord Ram.
Niket Sunil Patel has left the Congress today to join the BJP. He expressed disappointment with the Congress's ambiguous stance on the Ram Temple issue, stating that the party has failed to clarify its position on the construction of the temple and the consecration program. Frustrated with the ongoing factionalism within the Congress, Patel announced that he and a large number of committed Congress workers and office bearers have decided to join the BJP.
