Former Haryana BJP Minister Karan Dev Kamboj Joins Congress

Karan Dev Kamboj, a former Haryana BJP minister, has joined the Congress after being denied a ticket to contest in the upcoming assembly elections. Kamboj, who resigned from his position as OBC Morcha chief, switched sides in the presence of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and State Congress chief Udai Bhan.

In a significant political shift, Haryana BJP leader and former minister Karan Dev Kamboj has joined the Congress. He resigned from his post as the state unit's OBC Morcha chief after being denied a ticket for the upcoming assembly polls.

Kamboj was seeking a candidacy either from Radaur or Indri seats but switched sides after his expectations were not met. The formal induction took place in the presence of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and State Congress chief Udai Bhan.

Kamboj criticized the BJP for favoring new entrants and turncoats while ignoring long-time workers. Haryana will go to polls on October 5, with vote counting scheduled for October 8.

(With inputs from agencies.)