MUMBAI, Jan 14: On Sunday, Congress leader and former Union minister Milind Deora announced his resignation as the party’s primary member. The former South Mumbai Lok Sabha MP said, “Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey,” in a post on the social networking platform X, formerly known as Twitter. My family’s 55-year affiliation with the party has come to an end as I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership in the Congress. I am appreciative to all the leaders, associates, and karyakartas for their steadfast support throughout the years. In recent days, there has been much conjecture in political circles over his possible joining of the Shiv Sena, which is run by Eknath Shinde.In recent days, there has been much conjecture in political circles over his possible joining of the Shiv Sena, which is run by Eknath Shinde. Recently named joint treasurer of the All India Congress Committee, Deora had voiced her dissatisfaction of the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray claiming the South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat. Arvind Sawant of the united Shiv Sena, who is currently a member of the Thackeray faction, had defeated Deora in the general elections of 2014 and 2019. Arvind Sawant of the united Shiv Sena, who is currently a member of the Thackeray faction, had defeated Deora in the general elections of 2014 and 2019. At one point, Deora led the Mumbai Congress as well. His father, late party leader Murli Deora, is his son.
