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Ashok Tanwar Rejoins Congress, Leaving BJP Days Before Haryana Elections

Former MP Ashok Tanwar's return to Congress from BJP marks his fourth party switch in five years, reshaping Haryana's political landscape ahead of crucial assembly polls.

  • Ashok Tanwar, a prominent Dalit leader and former Haryana Congress president, rejoined the Congress at a rally with Rahul Gandhi in Mahendragarh.
  • Tanwar's return to Congress comes just two days before the Haryana Assembly elections, where he previously campaigned for BJP candidates.
  • His political journey has seen multiple switches, including stints with Trinamool Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, and BJP since leaving Congress in 2019.
  • The Congress party welcomed Tanwar back, emphasizing his role in advocating for Dalit rights and strengthening their position in the state.
  • Tanwar's move deals a significant blow to the BJP's campaign in Haryana, as the party seeks a third consecutive term in the upcoming elections.
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