Maha RPI (A) leader joins Congress

The Maharashtra secretary of the RPI (A), Madhu Mohite, Tuesday joined the Congress along with his supporters

According to a statement, Mohite joined the party at its state headquarter here in the presence of MaharashtraCongress chief Ashok Chavan, Congress MP Hussain Dalwai andformer Rajya Sabha member Bhalchandra Mungekar

The Republican Party of India (A) is led by Union minister Ramdas Athawale and is a constituent of the ruling NDA.