From Congress to BJP - Ravneet Singh Bittu's surprising move ahead of the elections has set tongues wagging!
In an unexpected political move, Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu has announced his decision to join the BJP just ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha polls. Hailing from Ludhiana, Punjab, Bittu cited the BJP and RSS's efforts in bringing peace to Punjab during the turbulent days of terrorism as the reason for his switch. The grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, Bittu had previously represented the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency from 2009 to 2014.
The three-time Congress MP, aged 48, made his allegiance shift official at the BJP's headquarters in New Delhi, with national president J P Nadda present during the announcement. This move has raised eyebrows and stirred up discussions about the changing political landscape in Punjab, with Bittu's switch being seen as a significant move ahead of the upcoming elections.
Bittu's transition from a Rahul Gandhi loyalist to a BJP member has triggered speculations and debates within the political circles, adding an element of intrigue to the unfolding scenario. His family's political legacy and his personal journey have now taken a new turn, promising to influence the political dynamics in Punjab and beyond.
As Bittu forges a new path in his political career, the repercussions of his shift from the Congress to the BJP are likely to reverberate in the upcoming elections, reshaping alliances and strategies in the region. With his deep-rooted connections and political experience, Bittu's move is set to impact the political narrative in Punjab, setting the stage for a compelling electoral showdown.
Congress Lok Sabha MP Ravneet Singh Bittu joined the BJP saying the party along with the RSS 'brought peace to Punjab' during the days of terrorism.
He is the grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and represented the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab from 2009 to 2014.
Three-time Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu (48) joined the BJP in New Delhi on Tuesday in the presence of its national president J P Nadda.
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