Resentment among the Congress leaders have come in open after the party declared its first list of 22 candidates in Madhya Pradesh.
A candidate has joined the BJP while some leaders are raising voice against Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh. Congress legislator from Bhopal North Arif Aqueel has come in front opposing the party’s decision to field former legislator PC Sharma from Bhopal. Besides, former leader of the Opposition Ajay Singh has also expressed discontent over Bhopal candidate.
While talking to media persons, on Monday, Aqueel, who was also interested in contesting lok Sabha election from Bhopal, claimed that the decision of fielding PC Sharma from Bhopal was not justified. Stating that the sitting MP Kailash Joshi has spent Rs58 lakh from his MP fund in his constituency and thus he would meet Joshi soon.
Aqueel further stated that he would make a major revelation on March 15.
He also expressed discontent over the list of candidates declared so far. Notably, Bhagirath Prasad, whose name was included in the first list of 22 candidates in Madhya Pradesh, joined the BJP fold
on Sunday.
The incident was a setback to the Congress and the Congress leaders including the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) Chief Arun Yadav had no reply as why Bhagirath was fielded despite the fact that he was in contact with BJP leaders for long. Besides, former leader of the opposition Ajay Singh told media persons that All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and former chief minister of the state Digvijay Singh should try to find as why his supporters are annoyed with him.