Political Shift: Congress Leaders in Latur Join Ruling Side

Local Congress leaders in Latur have defected to the ruling party ahead of the municipal polls. This shift has sparked debate in political circles, though Congress insiders assert the party's resilience. Former minister Amit Deshmukh used a Bollywood song to emphasize unity and change in upcoming elections.

In a surprising political shift, several local Congress leaders in Latur have left the party to join the ruling side, as the region gears up for the December 2 municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Maharashtra.

This week saw former Latur Rural MLA Adv Tryambak Bhise and others, including ex-mayor Lakshman Kamble, aligning with the BJP, while former mayor Vikrant Gojamgunde moved to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Despite the defections, Congress insiders remain optimistic about the party's endurance, although the move has ignited a conversation among political analysts.

Echoing the concerns, former minister Amit Deshmukh referenced a Bollywood song to describe the situation, urging collective responsibility to change the political climate as he rallied support for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the upcoming polls.