Amid ongoing speculation regarding his potential move to the BJP, Kamal Nath, the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, participated in a Congress party meeting in Bhopal today, albeit virtually. The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss the preparations for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which is scheduled to enter Madhya Pradesh soon.
Notably, Kamal Nath was joined by several other senior leaders during the meeting.
Despite assurances from his associates that there are no immediate plans for him to defect to the ruling BJP, speculation about Kamal Nath's future political endeavors remains rife. Congress General Secretary Bhanwar Jitendra Singh dismissed the rumors, attributing them to media sensationalism and the BJP's tactics.
Singh clarified to reporters that the rumors about Nath joining the BJP were baseless and purely concocted by the media and the opposing party.
The Congress has vehemently refuted claims about Nath's potential switch to the BJP, labeling them as misinformation. The party has affirmed Nath's participation in the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi, in Madhya Pradesh.
During his recent visit to Delhi, Nath downplayed the speculation surrounding his political allegiance, urging reporters to refrain from jumping to conclusions. He assured that if there were any significant developments, he would inform the media first.
Kamal Nath, known for his astute political acumen and long-standing association with the Gandhi family spanning three generations, has been reportedly disheartened over his failure to secure a Rajya Sabha seat. Additionally, his relationship with Rahul Gandhi has purportedly soured since the Congress's defeat in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections last year.
Following the Congress's dismal performance in the Assembly polls, Nath was replaced as the party's Madhya Pradesh unit chief. The BJP emerged victorious, securing 163 seats out of 230, while the Congress managed to win only 66 seats.
