Overview

• 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.