Milind Deora quits Congress, says, ‘Ending my family’s 55-year relationship’

Milind Deora on Sunday announced his resignation from the primary membership of the Congress, ending his family’s 55-year relationship with the party.

His resignation comes amid speculation that the former Union minister would join the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde. Deora, however, on Saturday dismissed the speculation as “rumours”.

Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey. I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership of @INCIndia, ending my family’s 55-year relationship with the party.

I am grateful to all leaders, colleagues & karyakartas for their…

— Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा  (@milinddeora) January 14, 2024

Deora, who recently expressed his displeasure over the Shiv Sena (UBT) staking a claim to the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency public, had told reporters that he was holding discussions with his supporters.

Senior Congress leader Milind Deora on Sunday announced his resignation from the party’s primary membership. He is likely to join the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde this afternoon, said sources. 

Milind, son of Congress veteran Murli Deora, confirmed his resignation in a post on X, and stated, “Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey. I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership of @INCIndia, ending my family’s 55-year relationship with the party.” 

“I am grateful to all leaders, colleagues & karyakartas for their unwavering support over the years,” he added. 

Milind Deora has served as Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Shipping during the Congress tenure from 2012 to 2014.

He was also a former president of Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee. He also expressed his displeasure over the Shiv Sena (UBT) claiming the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency, which Deora had represented earlier.