Babajani Durrani Joins Congress, Signals Shift in Political Landscape

Former NCP leader Babajani Durrani has switched allegiance to the Congress, citing the diminishing influence of regional parties. This move marks a significant moment in the political landscape, especially for the Congress party, which has welcomed Durrani for his grassroots influence in Maharashtra.

In a significant political move, Babajani Durrani, former NCP leader and one-time legislator, declared his allegiance to the Congress on Thursday, accompanied by a group of supporters.

Durrani told reporters that the influence of regional parties is dwindling, leaving voters with a binary choice between Congress and BJP. He noted that only time will reveal the future of regional entities.

Harshwardhan Sapkal, Maharashtra Congress president, and leader Amit Deshmukh welcomed Durrani, citing his grassroots leadership as a valuable asset to the party. Previously, Durrani backed Sharad Pawar's faction following the NCP split in 2023.

(With inputs from agencies.)