Setback For Mayawati As All 6 MLAs In Rajasthan Join Congress

In a massive setback for Mayawati, all six Bahujan Samaj Party MLAs in Rajasthan joined the ruling Congress on Monday night, cementing the shaky Ashok Gehlot government. All the six BSP MLAs were in constant touch with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. They met Assembly Speaker CP Joshi and submitted a letter informing him about their decision to join the Congress on Monday night.

MLAs Rajendra Singh Gudha, Jogendra Singh Awana, Wajib Ali, Lakhan Singh Meena, Sandeep Yadav and Deepchand said they were merging their legislative party with the Congress.

“We took a decision in order to fight against communal forces and to work for the development of the state and stability of the government. Ashok ji is the best Chief Minister and no one can be better than him for Rajasthan. I was impressed with his style of working and polity,” Udaipurwati MLA Rajendra Gudd told news agency ANI.