Ashok Chavan's epic blooper on BJP's stage as he thanks Congress President, cracks up Devendra Fadnavis | Watch video
Devendra Fadnavis, who couldn't stop himself from cracking up while embarrassment was visible on Ashok Chavan's face. The senior BJP leaders present on the stage also laughed looking at each other before moving on to the remaining formalities. Later, Ashok Chavan apologized for the slip of his tongue and said "I have just joined (the BJP).
Hence, the mistake. I am starting a new journey by joining the BJP after 38 years in the Congress." Ashok Chavan, a Congress heavyweight and former CM of Maharashtra left the grand old party on Monday, a big jolt ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Amid suspense around his next move, Ashok Chavan announced on Tuesday his decision to join the BJP.
“I have joined the BJP with the wish to contribute to the development work of the central government led by Narendra Modi. It's an unconditional move without asking for any post. It's a new innings for me after serving in politics for a long 38 years," Ashok Chavan said.
Congress understands the dent Ashok Chavan's absence will give to the party in Maharashtra especially ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. “It’s a major loss for the party. With him going, the party can say goodbye to at least two Lok Sabha seats and half a dozen assembly seats in the Marathwada region," a senior Congress leader who has worked closely with him told HT on Monday.Milestone Alert!
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